Wendigo Lore Explained: Beyond the Native American Legend

It's been a cold season, and the Wendigo is the master monster of winter. So Is the Wendigo just a legend, or something far darker?On this Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers interviews researcher and author Chad Lewis about Wendigo Lore: Monsters, Myths, and Madness, co-written with Kevin Lee Nelson.For centuries, Indigenous communities in Canada and the northern United States have told stories of the Wendigo, a cannibalistic spirit or monster associated with winter, starvation, and possession. Lewis discusses traditional Native American lore, historical accounts of alleged Wendigo cases, and even modern stories of so-called Wendigo hunters.The conversation also explores how the Wendigo has transformed into an internet-era phenomenon, often linked with Skinwalker stories on TikTok and social media.What happens when ancient folklore collides with viral fear? Have you encountered a Wendigo? _______________________________________________________________ The Talking Strange Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as experts in all things strange and unexplained. Talking Strange is a creation of Aaron Sagers with production help from Michael Ahr. Host Aaron Sagers is a paranormal TV host and journalist who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel, Discovery+, and MAX streaming service. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. Connect with the show community on Facebook as well. Email us with episode ideas, guest suggestions, and spooky stories: [e-mail] Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter/X Blue Sky Instagram Facebook TikTok Patreon (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices