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  1. Wendigo - Wikipedia

    Wendigo (/ ˈwɛndɪɡoʊ /) is a mythological creature or evil spirit originating from Algonquian folklore. The concept of the wendigo has been widely used in literature and other works of art, such as social …

  2. Wendigo | Description, Legend, Creature, Until Dawn, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 2, 2025 · wendigo, a mythological cannibalistic monster in the spiritual tradition of North American Algonquian-speaking tribes. It is associated with winter and described as either a fearsome beast …

  3. The Wendigo, The Cannibalistic Beast Of Native American Folklore

    Aug 31, 2024 · Algonquian folklore describes the Wendigo as both a ravenous beast that devours humans whole and an evil spirit that turns its victims into cannibals.

  4. The Wendigo (Anishinaabe/Algonquian Legend) - USC Digital Folklore …

    May 8, 2025 · The Wendigo is a powerful example of Indigenous spiritual and moral folklore, primarily found in Anishinaabe, Cree, and other Algonquian-speaking nations. It functions as both a …

  5. The Wendigo: Hunger, Folklore, and the Swift Runner Case

    Jul 11, 2025 · Explore the chilling legend of the Wendigo—from Native American folklore to real-life cannibal tales and ghost stories.

  6. Wendigo (folklore) | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Primarily found in the legends of the Algonquin and other indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes region, the wendigo is often depicted as a gaunt giant, wandering the remote woods in search of prey.

  7. Wendigo - Mythologica Encyclopedia

    Wendigo is a Native American creature or spirit originating from the Algonquian mythologies. The wendigo is a malevolent spirit which influence humans to commit acts of murder and cannibalization.

  8. The Wendigo cryptid, a legend of starvation & desperation | Mythfolks

    Feb 9, 2025 · The Wendigo has become a prominent figure in modern media, evolving far beyond its original cultural context. Horror films, novels and TV shows have reimagined the creature, often …

  9. Wendigo (or Windigo) - Encyclopedia.com

    Wendigo (or Windigo) A creature of the forests featured in the mythology of many North American and Canadian native peoples. Algonquin tribes believe that a hunter lost in the bush without food may …

  10. The Myth of the Wendigo: A Haunting Tale from the North

    Nov 27, 2024 · The Wendigo is a mythological creature deeply rooted in the folklore of North America’s Indigenous cultures. Often depicted as a malevolent spirit or a monstrous entity, the Wendigo …