The Wendigo

The Wendigo is a mythological creature rooted in Algonquian Indigenous folklore, often associated with winter, cold, and hunger. It is depicted as a terrifying, gaunt, humanoid figure with elongated features and a chilling presence, symbolizing insatiable greed, hunger, or evil. Traditionally, it represents the dangers of excess, moral weakness, or the negative consequences of losing humanity, especially through greed or cannibalism. In modern stories, it often appears as a malevolent spirit or monster that preys on the vulnerable. The Wendigo serves as a cultural cautionary symbol about the perils of selfishness and the destructive nature of insatiable desire.