EPISODE · Feb 3, 2025 · 22 MIN
Terrifying & True | The Wendigo — Indigenous Folklore of Hunger, Greed, and Cannibalism
from Weekly Spooky | Scary Stories for Halloween · host Henrique Couto | Scary Stories & Horror Expert
The Wendigo is more than a monster in the woods. Terrifying & True explores the hunger, greed and fear of cannibalism surrounding this being in distinct Algonquian traditions, including Ojibwe and Cree accounts. From teachings discussed by Basil H. Johnston to the notorious Swift Runner case, the episode examines how folklore, colonial interpretation and modern horror have shaped very different versions of the legend. What gets lost when a warning about consuming others becomes just another creature feature? Narrated by Henrique Couto. Bonus episodes & support: https://weeklyspooky.com/join More scary stories: https://weeklyspooky.com/ Story submissions: [email protected]
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