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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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

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 …

Jun 21, 2025 · The term “Wendigo” (also spelled Windigo, Wetiko, or Witiko, depending on the dialect) roughly translates to “the evil spirit that devours mankind.” The myth emerges from environments …

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.

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 …

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.