Wendigo

The Wendigo is a mythological creature from Indigenous North American folklore, often associated with winter, famine, and greed. Traditionally depicted as a gaunt, malevolent spirit or monster, it symbolizes insatiable hunger and the destructive consequences of greed and excess. Some legends describe it as a human transformed into a monstrous being after resorting to cannibalism during harsh winters. The Wendigo embodies themes of moral warning and caution against selfishness, emphasizing community and balance with nature. Its stories serve as cultural lessons about the dangers of excess and losing one's humanity.