Wendigo 101: How to Avoid Becoming a Midnight Snack | 416

Ever felt hangry? Like, really, really hangry? So hangry that you might just turn into a supernatural, flesh-craving monster? Well, you’re in luck because this week, we’re diving headfirst into the legend of the Wendigo—a creature that takes "snacking" to a terrifying new level. From its origins in Algonquian folklore to modern-day sightings (and possibly a Wendigo diet plan we can’t endorse), we’re breaking down what makes this beast so chilling. Is it a warning about greed and gluttony? A cautionary tale for winter survivalists? Or just an ancient way of saying, "Dude, don’t eat your friends"? We’ll cover all that and more, including some very questionable Wendigo-related crimes, and why you probably don’t want to go camping in Canada anytime soon. Al that and more this week on Hysteria 51!Special thanks to this week’s research sources: VideosWendigo Biology Explained | The Science of theWendigo - https://youtu.be/AswP2pxRToM?si=snB9O9nDy_VT8cyHWebsitesAmerican Indian languages - http://www.native-languages.org/windigo.htmMonstropedia - https://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Wendigo ISFDB - https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/pl.cgi?54795 Supernatural Magazine - https://supernaturalmagazine.com/articles/the-spirit-of-the-north-country-the-wendigo Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo All That’s Interesting - https://allthatsinteresting.com/wendigo Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] Support the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experienceat https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.