Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wendigo
Noun
/ˈwɛn.dɪ.goʊ/
Definition
A mythological creature from Algonquian folklore, characterized as a malevolent spirit associated with winter, famine, and greed.
Examples
- According to legend, if a person succumbs to starvation and resorts to cannibalism, they risk being transformed into a wendigo.
- Many stories warn of the wendigo’s insatiable hunger, leading to a tragic fate for those who encounter it.
- The wendigo is often portrayed as an emaciated figure, a stark reminder of the consequences of greed and excess.
Meaning
The term ‘wendigo’ often refers to a person who has turned into a monster after engaging in cannibalism, embodying gluttony and insatiable hunger.
Synonyms
- Wendigo (as a creature)
- Spirit of greed
- Winter spirit
