Wendigo
A malevolent, cannibalistic spirit from Algonquian folklore, said to possess humans and turn them into cannibals.
- Region
- Northern United States and Canada
- Country
- Canada
- Category
- Folklore
- Continent
- North America
The report
The Wendigo is a creature from Algonquian folklore, often depicted as a giant, emaciated humanoid with glowing eyes and sharp claws. It is said to possess humans, turning them into cannibals with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. The Wendigo is a symbol of greed and the consequences of overconsumption. Folklore suggests that anyone who succumbs to cannibalism will be cursed to become a Wendigo.
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