When the Silence Drew Near: "The Wendigo" by Algernon Blackwood, part 1

This episode begins the story, "The Wendigo," by Algernon Blackwood. The story is original to Blackwood, but draws from the monster and myth of native American peoples. In the story, four men set off into the deep and untamed forests of the western Canadian wilderness. They find more than they bargain for.__________**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos)**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing)**Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBSolstice IIIMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/solstice-iiiLicense code: VZD4UAZXNQVC70VCDevil’s NightMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/devils-nightLicense code: PPG26FD6IP98UC5ZWeightlessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/weightlessLicense code: MUK66UB0REEVUSPQMozart - Requiem, K. 626 - VII. Lacrimosa - Arr. for HarpsichordSoon This Will All Be SeaMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/soon-this-will-all-be-seaLicense code: YKEM0E4GGVFO49GSTar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIWandered WaltzMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/wandered-waltzLicense code: RLSQ0DCJTIKJMDMBDionisio Aguado, Alegreto1, -Classical Guitar, Played On Harpsichord, NesralityThe Wilder We BecomeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-wilder-we-becameLicense code: JXKZNVOBPOMXYFJGCorelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelSurely There Are Worse ThingsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/surely-there-are-worse-thingsLicense code: FPUWMNXCSRL4NC8DJourney Back in TimeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/journey-back-in-timeLicense code: RHWTJFODHQLQWGNXDon’t Forget to Feed Your MonstersMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demonsLicense code: VQLDBNEYMXKFIASPTar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIRaw MeatMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meatLicense code: 0Y2NVWFSRHOXPOBASonata in F Minor - ScarlattiAll tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comThe QuestMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/the-questLicense code: 7RQEHYALLBFGAEXX