a) The Wendigo as a spirit is often considered to be a myth, a story or folklore.

b) The Wendigo is only ever referenced in relation to cold, long winters in northern climates, i.e. the Yukon, Alaska, Siberia etc.

c) The Wendigo is most often viewed as being a mental breakdown, in which one is suffering from starvation and cold, solitude and deprivation to the extent that they become, essentially vampiric or cannibalistic.

d) To prevent or disable a Wendigo, if they exist, the rumored secret is to not let strangers in to your home, to travel with others and never alone, and to not be lured off the beaten track by strange noises or lights. Otherwise, if the Wendigo exists, it can reputedly be destroyed only by fire or ancient Native American medicines and rituals.

I hope this provides a little more information. If the Wendigo exists, it is supposed to be harmful – but only if you’re in the middle of nowhere in the middle of winter with no one around to talk to etc. I’d wager you’re pretty safe.

(I recommend a film called Ravenous for an interesting interpretation.)

Chris
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