Definitions

1. noun

a malevolent, cannibalistic spirit from indigenous Algonquian folklore, said to possess individuals who engage in greed, gluttony, or other taboo behaviors, often resulting in a state of insanity and a craving for human flesh.

“The legend of the wendigo has been a staple in Algonquian cultures for centuries, a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive greed.”

2. noun

a person who has succumbed to the wendigo spirit, often exhibiting bizarre and inhumane behavior, and typically characterized by a loss of humanity and a desire to consume human flesh.

“The police were baffled by the series of gruesome murders, suspecting that the killer may have been a wendigo, driven by an insatiable hunger for human flesh.”