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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: 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Wendigo – Mythos Anthology

    The Wendigo is a malevolent spirit or creature from the folklore of Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly the Algonquin-speaking tribes, including the Cree, Ojibwe, and Innu.

  6. 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 …

  7. The Wendigo: A Cautionary Tale from the North

    The Wendigo is a fascinating and complex figure rooted in the folklore of several Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly among the Algonquin tribes. This mythological creature embodies themes …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. Wendigo: The Legend of Minnesota - OutdoorHub

    6 days ago · The Wendigo legend originates with Algonquian-speaking Native American nations, most notably the Ojibwe, whose ancestral lands include much of present-day Minnesota.