Para-Nerds16 Jan 2021

Ep. 6.5- The Legend of the Windigo

This week we learn about the spiritual traditions of Algonquian-speaking First Nations in North America, and the powerful, flesh-eating Windigo. Also known as the Wendigo/wheetigo/windikouk/wi’ntsigo/wi’tigo/wittikka.

Research related to this episode:

Canadian Encyclopedia- https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/
Legends of America- https://www.legendsofamerica.com/

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