Exploring the Legendary Windigo: A Different Beast from Bigfoot

In a recent video from the YouTube channel Creek Devil, host William Jevning delves into the fascinating topic of the Wendigo, a creature from Native American folklore said to roam the forests of Minnesota and Canada. Jevning, a two-time witness and field researcher with over 40 years of experience, explores the possibility that the Wendigo may be another name for Bigfoot. The video begins with Jevning discussing an article about the Ghost of the Prairie, also known as the Wendigo. According to the article, the creature is said to have a voracious appetite for human flesh and can only be seen if it faces the witness head-on due to its thinness. The Wendigo is generally described as being over 50 feet tall, with glowing eyes, long yellowed fangs, and an overly long tongue. Some versions of the creature are said to be matted with hair, while others have salow yellowish skin. Jevning notes that the American Indians have their own tales of the Wendigo, dating back many years. The Inuit Indians of the region called the creature by various names, all roughly translated to mean "the evil spirit that devours mankind." According to legend, the Wendigo is created whenever a human resorts to cannibalism to survive. The video then discusses the possibility that sightings of Bigfoot-type creatures may have created the stories of the Wendigo. Jevning notes that white settlers to the region took the stories seriously and even incorporated them into local culture. The Wendigo was said to signal a death in the community, and allegedly made several appearances near the town of Roseau, Minnesota from the late 1800s through the 1920s. One of the most famous hunters in the region was a Cree Indian named Jack Fiddler, who claimed to have killed at least 14 Wendigos in his lifetime. Fiddler and his son Joseph were tried for the murder of a Cree Indian woman in 1907, after they defended themselves by saying she had been possessed by the spirit of a Wendigo and was on the verge of transforming into one entirely. Jevning concludes the video by noting that the stories and legends of the Wendigo have been around since before the white men walked in these shores, and that legends have to be started somewhere. He also notes that he has never considered the Wendigo to be related to Sasquatch, as the creature is generally depicted with antlers and other features not typically associated with Bigfoot. Overall, the video is an interesting exploration of the Wendigo and its potential connection to Bigfoot. While Jevning does not necessarily believe that the two are one and the same, he does not dismiss the possibility outright. As a two-time witness and field researcher, Jevning's expertise and experience make him a valuable voice in the Bigfoot community. Whether you're a seasoned Bigfoot researcher or simply a curious observer, this video is definitely worth a watch.