356K subscribers in the fo76 community. After she died (either by drowning herself in the same river or wasting away), her ghost continued the ritual, with one ugly twist. Understanding the Mysterious Kingdom of Shambhala, Alleged Sighting of the Mythical Manananggal in the Philippines Causes Public Anxiety, The Irish Story and Legend of C Chulainn, Aluxes: The Mischievous Little People of Maya Mythology, A Blazing Weapon: Unraveling the Mystery of Greek Fire, Medieval Hygiene Might Have Been Better Than You Think, New Evidence Shows Humans Were Using Bows and Arrows in 52,000 BC. Some believe that the human person continues to reside within the Wendigo, specifically where its heart should be. I looked through my scope and saw nothing. Many Christian writers identified the gods and lesser spirits of the Greek and Roman world with demons. Most Wendigo are also said to have sallow and yellowish skin, though others say that they are matted with hair or have decaying skin. However, a surprising number have fairly recent origins, and don't seem to be going away. [2] Pre-War urban legends surrounding the wendigo cave within the Savage Divide became reality when the Progenitor Wendigo made its home there.[3]. Ancient Origins 2013 - 2023Disclaimer- Terms of Publication - Privacy Policy & Cookies - Advertising Policy -Submissions - We Give Back - Contact us. (Oct. 13, 2014) http://www.livescience.com/24598-bigfoot.html, Radford, Benjamin. If you are interested contact us on [emailprotected]. It doesn't have a counterpart among the Powhatan in the far more temperate areas around Chesapeake Bay. I was out in Salt Rock, WV in a deep dark holler. Driving home late on the night of Nov. 15, 1966, four young adults noticed two red lights in the shadows of the West Virginia Ordnance Works, a former TNT factory from the World War II era. In the latter case, family members usually asked Fiddler to kill a very sick loved one before they turned wendigo. When he did come home, he only wanted to visit his sons. Although descriptions can vary somewhat, common to all these cultures is the view that the wendigo is a malevolent, cannibalistic, supernatural being strongly associated with winter, the north, coldness, famine, and starvation. Jack committed suicide, but Joseph was tried and sentenced to life in prison. It's time once again to put aside all you think you know and. The evidence of a UFO landing was consistent with a truck, leaking oil, also having investigated the meteor. (Oct. 15, 2014) http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/sbs.html, Bigfoot Encounters. "Lost Tapes Wendigo." I'd certainly heard of Bigfoot before I dug into this article. Bigfoot is arguably the most well known cryptid, at least in North America, however legends of similar creatures can be found around the world. But are they only part of Native American mythology or are there really cannibalistic humanoids waiting in forests for their next victim? In 1907, the Canadian authorities arrested Fiddler and his brother Joseph for murder. Roughly translated, the word Wendigo (also spelt Windigo and Windego) means the evil spirit that devours mankind. Another translation, said to be made by a German explorer around 1860, equates the word Wendigo with cannibal. Wendigoag are said to have an insatiable hunger for human flesh - no matter how much flesh they eat, they remain hungry. kill a Wendigo while wearing a clown costume, Wendigo spawns will appear in extremely high numbers during, Up to three consistently spawn on the road south of, There is a possibility for a wendigo to spawn at. As dark was approaching, I was frustrated and just hiking out of the hollow and about 3/4 the way back to my vehicle, I heard movement behind me up on the ridge top to my right. But who knew there were so many other monsters out there? Was this German silver mine really defended by two Roman forts and a line of "spike defenses? Prairie Ghost Some of these creatures were said to have been sent by enemy shamans, and others were members of his band who had been taken with the insatiable, incurable desire to eat human flesh. Have you ever asked yourself what is a Wendigo, this is a depiction of one. Aug. 8, 2012. These creatures are said to inhabit isolated wooded areas of Appalachia, and while usually have a dog-like appearance, have been said to resemble bears as well. The Mokele-mbembe is a Central African cryptid described as a large semi-aquatic animal sighted since the 1900s. Perhaps this can be attributed to the notion that he is never satisfied with his cannibalistic urges. Thus the myth served as a method of encouraging cooperation and moderation. The Wendigo, dragon-like Snallygaster, Bigfoot's cousin the Grafton Monster, and more are chronicled these Fallout 76 holotapes. However, I could not just let it be wounded if it was an animal. It smells awful, like skunk spray and wet dog. My guess a Wendigo-type creature. Photo taken circa 2014. One of the group shined a light, and saw"man-like figure with a round, red face surrounded by a pointed, hood-like shape", while another member reported seeing a green outfit and claw like hands. She found and snagged him, and they had two wonderful sons. A horrifying Wendigo of Native American legend. There is a rich trove of tales thanks to Native American folklore coupled with that of ensuing immigrants. Americans prefer Bigfoot. Some claim he is unusually fast and can endure walking for long periods of time, even in harsh winter conditions. August 31, 1965: File Number: C36742: Contact Us About The Company Profile For Wendigo, Inc. WENDIGO INC. WEST VIRGINIA DOMESTIC PROFIT CORPORATION: WRITE REVIEW: Address: 607 Stanley Ave . I found nothing at all. The Sheepsquatch's initial sightings state it ran from people, but it seems to have become more aggressive over time. Although Knudsen eventually stopped developing the Slenderman character, it lives on through the Internet and its fans, many of whom are teenagers. Wendigos are gaunt, emaciated humanoids with ashy gray skin, long bony arms, and a large, distended abdomen. They have a similar radiation resistance to that of feral ghouls and are sometimes found among small groups of them. The legend lends its name to the disputed modern medical term Wendigo psychosis. During a brutally cold winter, this man's intense hunger drove him to cannibalism. I made sure it was loaded and took my safety off and aimed up at the animals to see if they were coyote, dog, deer, or what. Bigfoot is a large, ape-like creature, primarily found in the deep woods or mountains, which describes our region perfectly! However, in the case of the Native American communities, most of the stress was due to a dwindling amount of resources, not to mention the extermination of food in the area. Weeden reported being awakened in the night by flapping wings outside his bedroom window; in the morning he found cloven prints stamped into the snow. Belief in the Wendigo forms just a small part of American belief in the supernatural, with 1 in 8 Americans having admitted to a psychic reading, according to the Psychic Guild . Though rare, one can occasionally witness wendigos perched atop tall and out-of-sight locations, which allows them to ambush prey. Lake Windigo, in the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota. Another version of the tale says she lives under an old stone bridge crossing Elm Creek in south San Antonio. Art by Liz Pavlovic featuring a map of West Virginia and cryptids. Cryptids are animals or creatures that are mentioned in folklore or other accounts, but whose actual existence is questionable. "The Wampus Cat: Kills Animals, Steals Children, Smells Awful." Driven insane by her tragedy, she began to roam the county and terrorize anyone who drew too near. Or, were the Romans protecting something even more valuable than silver? From what I understand the creatures physiology is tall (5 7) and very gaunt or sickly thin in some descriptions, not bulky at all like a bear, werewolf or bigfoot or any other normal / paranormal species. Possessing alarming speed, razor-sharp claws and an insatiable hunger for raw flesh, it is truly the stuff of nightmares. Their skull-like face has short strands of long, stringy hair, sunken, blackened eye sockets, and a mouth filled with long, jagged teeth. The Tales from the West Virginia Hills holotape series is here to serve as a warning for all survivors. Article around West Virginia artist Liz Pavlovic and her designs inspired by WV cryptids. Often said to growl, grunt, moan, and have a blood-curdling scream like a banshee. The game takes place in an alternate future, post apocalyptic Appalachia. "Americans More Likely to Believe in Bigfoot than Canadians." Feeds on man, animals, any living creature. Fallout Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. And those were the lucky ones. All That's Interesting is a Brooklyn-based digital publisher that seeks out stories that illuminate the past, present, and future. (Oct. 13, 2014) http://www.literacynet.org/lp/hperspectives/llorona.html, History. His cult of worshippers, who have taken over Point Pleasant, are not so benevolent however. The rolling hills and deep forests of Appalachia are home a wide array of natural flora and fauna, and perhaps unsurprisingly, are also a hotbed of monster or cryptid sightings. Some anthropologists also argue that wendigo stories especially those involving wendigo accusations are linked to stress within the Native American communities. The Wendigo was gaunt to the point of emaciation; its desiccated skin pulled tautly over its bones. Also hosts of the yearly Mothman Festival. Kathy Alexander/Legends of America, updated December 2022. At rest of being the odd commenter out here, the fetal tissue market yet thrives in the modern age. It is possible that the addition of nuclear radiation could be the catalyst for the mutation; Earle Williams became a cannibal so addicted to human flesh he was willing to kill for it in 2076, before the dropping of the bombs, but it's unclear when his physical mutation started. As Basil Johnston has written, the idea of turning Wendigo is a very real possibility when the word refers to self-destruction, rather than literally becoming a monster in the forest. The Wendigo is reportedly tied to cannibalism, but the Fallout 76 version may just be a crazy, lithe monster that is sure to give us nightmares. If yes, these your chance. During combat, wendigos may let loose a piercing shriek that may attract a horde of feral ghouls to their location. "Mysterious Texas 'Blue Dog' Claimed to be Chupacabra." May 30, 2011. Welcome to the Fallout Network subreddit for Fallout 76 According to Native American folklore, the Wendigo is literally a spirit of malice that possess man and creatures, distorting them and driving them mad to kill and feed. (Oct. 13, 2014) http://www.jerseyhistory.org/legend_jerseydevil.html, Urban Legends Online. In fact, many anthropologists believe that the concept of a wendigo only developed after the Native people had contact with the Europeans. Amongst the Cree, there is a traditional dance called the Wihtikokansimoowin, or Wendigo-like dance. During the dance, the fearsome Wendigo is portrayed satirically by the dancers. Its distinguishing feature? Wendigos are said to be cursed to wander the land, eternally seeking to fulfill their voracious appetite for human flesh, and if there is nothing left to eat, it starves to death. Fallout 76 Tales from the West Virginia Hills spooks us with the Wendigo, Mothman, and more. West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Box 6069 Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 Phone: 1-304-293-4040 Fax: 1-304-293-6638 West Virginia University. Instead, he killed the remaining members of his family and consumed them. No matter: All monikers refer to a giant, hairy, ape-man who supposedly has been wandering around North America for at least a century. WENDIGO, INC. IDAHO CORPORATION, GENERAL BUSINESS . At higher levels, wendigos will frequently appear as a boss-type enemy for groups of ghouls. An illustration of the Wendigo, a fearsome creature from Native American lore. The strongest variant, it is identical to the glowing wendigo. Whether you believe the wendigo lurks in the woods at night or not, this is not just another boogeyman story meant to scare people for no reason. Slenderman is a notable legendary figure for two main reasons. Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks.com article: Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/LatinContent/Getty Images. Numerous sightings have been reported over the years, with the beast showing up in the day and at night, and in all sorts of environments, although it appears to favor swampy areas [source: Florida Skunk Ape]. They reliably drop up to eight loose screws, with a rare chance of dropping up to 11 screws. Cryptozoology is the "study" of these creatures, and is considered a pseudoscience, as it does not follow the normal scientific method. A former Quaker, Leeds publicly butted heads with Quaker leaders on religion, occultism and politics for years. Interestingly enough, there are even a couple of lakes today named after the beast, including a Lake Windigo in Minnesota and a Windigo Lake in Wisconsin. The bat-like winged cryptid was first documented in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, prior to the collapse of the Silver Bridge over the Ohio River in 1966, and sightings have been reported ever since. June 3, 2014. Not to be outdone by Flatwoods, the town of Grafton in Taylor County, WV, has its own local monster. No discussion about cryptids would be complete without Bigfoot, or the Sasquatch. It's part of our human DNA. With its bones pushing out against its skin, its complexion the ash gray of death, and its eyes pushed back deep into their sockets; the Wendigo looked like a gaunt skeleton recently disinterred from the grave. The Algonquians are some of the most extensive and numerous of the Native American groups in North America , and they once lived all along the Atlantic Coast and the Great Lakes Region. There are several variations to the story, including one where the woman cursed her unborn child by invoking Satan (she wasn't too happy to be pregnant again). It possesses and transforms human beings who have committed sins such as selfishness, greed, gluttony, murder, and especially cannibalism. Seeds for the creature's existence were planted in 1970s Puerto Rico, when a rash of farm animals and pets inexplicably died. 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Were theonlyPop Archaeology site combining scientific research with out-of-the-box perspectives. "La Llorona Weeping Woman of the Southwest." Sometimes he killed his victims, other times his followers killed people for him. The appropriately named "Grafton Monster", was allegedly first sighted in 1964 by Grafton Sentinel reporter Robert Cockrell. This person is frozen, and the only way to kill a Wendigo is to kill the human within it as well. Driving home late on the night of Nov. 15, 1966, four young adults noticed two red lights in the shadows of the West Virginia Ordnance Works, a former TNT factory from the World War II era. Run, he's fuzzy, get out of here." Although she described a red-eyed alien-type figure covered in spikes (and had just seen the movie "Species" featuring a similar being),the creature was dubbed a "chupacabra" and described as an animalistic figure. According to Animal Planet, Swift Runner claimed to be possessed by a windigo spirit at the time of the murders. Such was supposedly the case with Swift Runner, a Native American. . Skeptical Inquirer. (Oct. 13, 2014) http://urbanlegendsonline.com/mothman/, Weird U.S. "The Legend of the Donkey Lady." "And, to that end, horror stories take on a specific significance and importance because they function metaphorically the horror stories that are the best are often metaphors for other issues that affect our lives on both cultural and personal levels.". The creature is said to have several skills and powers, including stealth, is a near-perfect hunter, knows and uses every inch of its territory, and can control the weather through dark magic. This company is located in Clarksburg WV. When he tracked it down, it looked him straight in the eye, causing the warrior to go insane. The wikipedia article about cryptids and cryptozoology. Their hands are large, with fingers tipped by sharp claws. West Virginia was one of the leading states in the proportion of its population serving in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Its body is skeletal and deformed, with missing lips and toes., It was a large creature, as tall as a tree, with a lipless mouth and jagged teeth. Para Researchers Unless otherwise mentioned, stock photos are used to help represent March 4, 2012. "Donkey Lady tales travel around area." 38 votes, 24 comments. This is part two of a video series exploring some of the dark lore found within the fallout universe. On Dec. 15, 1967, a major bridge in the area collapsed during rush hour, killing 46. Generally on the prowl in northeastern Tennessee, the creature has also been spotted in eastern Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and, intriguingly, at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The warrior's wife wasn't happy about this, so she hid under the skin of a mountain lion and stalked the beast to exact revenge. (Oct. 13, 2014) http://www.ibtimes.com/chupacabra-real-why-legend-goat-sucker-endures-what-science-says-about-it-1569567, Taylor, Troy. Wendigo spawns will appear in extremely high numbers during A Colossal Problem. (You can check the locations on this handy map). Then, two things happened: either Chaos or Gaia created the universe as we know it, or Ouranos and Tethys gave birth to the first beings. Its darker, muddled colors can easily make the creature blend into dimmer or more urbanized environments. Once the news got out, more than 100 people in the Point Pleasant, West Virginia region reported seeing "Mothman" over the next year [source: History]. This may seem farfetched at best, but try to have an open mind. During the 1970s, people would report seeing a strangely dressed woman popping out of the woods, leading some donkeys to water [source: McCullough]. All regular wendigo variants have a corresponding Scorched variant with the same stats, abilities, and items. A Wendigo Manitou carving on Mount Trudee in Silver Bay, Minnesota. These were not coyote, nor dogs, nor man, not even wolf which are not even in WV anymore. The story of the wendigo (sometimes spelled windigo or windago) comes from Algonquian Native American folklore, and the exact details vary depending on who you ask. Wendigos will not run away if the player character climbs onto objects or furniture but will continue to screech. When she found it, the beast took one look at her and fled, petrified. One on our list even began in the Internet Age. "The Wendigo." Oct. 13, 2007. It's a world of vampire where life get easier,We have made so many persons vampires and have turned them rich, You will assured long life and prosperity, You shall be made to be very sensitive to mental alertness, Stronger and also very fast, You will not be restricted to walking at night only even at the very middle of broad day light you will be made to walk, This is an opportunity to have the human vampire virus to perform in a good posture. The group ran from the figure, and contacted local authorities, who searched the area the next day and found nothing, although a local reporter claimed to have found evidence of a UFO landing. (Oct. 15, 2014) http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sightings.htm, Biggs, John. One such example can be seen with wendigos that perch on trees overlooking the central roads of the Mire. Soon people were producing everything from hair and blood samples to grainy photos and, yes, more footprints which they claimed proved the shaggy creature's existence [sources: Bigfoot Encounters, Radford]. Another tale says a Cherokee warrior went on the hunt for a beast that was terrorizing his tribe. Possum: Photographer - Take a camera picture of a wendigo (lifetime). There are several stories about how the Wampus Cat came to be. In the past, this occurred more often when Indians and settlers found themselves stranded in the bitter snows and ice of the north woods. According to Cockrell, the monster was "huge," had no visible head, and . West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. Sometimes, the Wendigo chose to possess a person instead, and then the luckless individual became a Wendigo himself, hunting down those he had once loved and feasting upon their flesh.. A Wendigo allegedly made several appearances near Rosesu in Northern Minnesota from the late 1800s through the 1920s. This creature may appear as a monster with some human characteristics or as a spirit who has possessed a human being and made them monstrous. Some psychiatrists consider it a syndrome that creates an intense craving for human flesh and a fear of becoming a cannibal. According to Legends of the Nahanni Valley, a Native author and ethnographer named Basil H. Johnston once described the wendigo in his masterwork The Manitous as such: The Wendigo was gaunt to the point of emaciation, its desiccated skin pulled tightly over its bones. 188. Some said the beast was spawned from a failed NASA experiment; others claimed that the disease AIDS originated in the chupacabra [source: Ross]. Frighteningly enough, there were quite a few other stories about these spirits supposedly possessing people in communities stretching from northern Quebec to the Rockies. Sightings of the creature in this area have continued well into the new millennium. Of all the horrible and shocking things that human beings can do to one another, nothing alarms, disgusts, terrifies or fascinates more than cannibalism. It is historically associated with cannibalism, murder, insatiable greed, and cultural taboos against such behaviors. Finally a reason to use these books/magazines ! Subsequently, the individual develops a delusion of being transformed into a Wendigo monster. However, Wendigo creature sightings are still reported, especially in northern Ontario, near the Cave of the Wendigo, and around Kenora, where traders have allegedly spotted it, trackers and trappers for decades. During the winter of 1878-79, Swift Runner and his family were starving, along with numerous other Cree families. In past cases, if these attempts failed and the possessed person began to threaten those around them or to act violently or anti-socially, they were executed. Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association. Gathering their friends and families, they returned to the sight of what they suspected to be a UFO crash, and encountered a strange red glowing light, and a strong smell. Amongst these peoples, a creature known as the Stonecoat bears some similarities to the Wendigo. They discovered her and, as punishment, the tribe's medicine man said she had to wear the lion's skin forevermore, turning her into a cat-woman. It traveled across the Great Plains as people went West in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Though the descriptions of the creature vary slightly, the Wendigo is generally said to have glowing eyes, long yellowed fangs, terrible claws, and overly long tongues. Despite innumerable reported sightings, no photos of the creature exist. ), bobcats, cougars / mountain lions, coyotes, various snakes and even wolves could all once be found in the region, and might still be in some forgotten hills. It kills animals, kidnaps kids and terrifies all it meets. We have included sources for further reading, but must caution that all featured monsters, these sources, andthe study of them, are questionable. Both versions say that Maria became consumed with guilt and sorrow after the boys' deaths, and began walking alongside the river crying out for them. (Interestingly, a 1966 Associated Press article quotes a West Virginia professor as saying that what the people actually saw was a rare species of crane which had wandered out of its normal migration route.). According to the book Rewriting Apocalypse in Canadian Fiction, wendigo stories were once viewed as an illustration of the violent and primitive nature of the very people telling those stories. According to the legends, a Wendigo is created whenever a human resorts to cannibalism to survive. The local tension leading up to such accusations may even be comparable to the fear that preceded the Salem witch trials. This creature has long been known among the Algonquian Ojibwe, Eastern Cree, Saulteaux, Westmain Swampy Cree, Naskapi, and Innu peoples. Subsequently, the individual develops a delusion of being transformed into a Wendigo monster. Slenderman was created by Floridian Eric Knudsen in 2009 on the Something Awful web forum, where people doctor photos and then write stories about them. However, Mothman sightings subsequently cropped up around the globe. Another tale says the Wendigo, also called Windigo, isn't a creature, but instead is a cannibalistic spirit that possesses people. Oh, La Llorona! According to the most popular version of the story, a Wendigo is formed whenever a human being resorted to cannibalism, even if it were done in order to survive. Live in dark, damp, isolated areas like caves, abandoned mines, or forest reclaimed structures. An article from the "cryptid wiki", on the Flatwoods Monster. As they raced home in their car, the beast flew after them. According to ethnohistorian Nathan Carlson, its also been said that the wendigo has large, sharp claws and massive eyes like an owl. http://www.illuminatiagenda.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hillary-clint AtAncient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. Take the Morgantown Public Library's quick and fun quiz to see what famous WV cryptid you are! This myth says that in the 1700s, a woman in New Jersey's Pine Barrens area had 13 children, the last of whom was a devil who flew out the chimney and disappeared shortly after birth. Check out some of the interesting artwork. Thegoal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, archaeology, mythology, religion and history around the globe. Among the Assiniboine, the Cree, and the Ojibwe, a satirical ceremonial dance is sometimes performed during famine to reinforce the seriousness of the wendigo taboo. On November 15th, two young couples reported to police that they spotted a large, grey, flying man with red eyes near the TNT area north of Point Pleasant. The tale is often used by parents to scare their young kids away from dangerous rivers [sources: Hayes, Weiser]. This creature was described as being at least 7 feet tall, with a humanoid body and a wingspan at least 10 feet in length. Instead, it makes its presence known via eerie wailing, awful cries and rampaging sounds throughout the forests of the Pine Barrens area. Following the collapse, there were no more reported Mothman sightings in the area, and speculation arose that the events were connected. They appear almost exclusively alongside wendigo colossi, and are called to support them in battle. "State by State Sightings List." Explore Some of West Virginia's Most Stunning Sights; Just a short drive outside of the Washington and Baltimore metro areas, this loop through West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle is both a relaxing and enlightening . It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north and east, Maryland to the east and northeast, Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest. Regardless, today, there is a statue of the Mothman in Point Pleasant, and a yearly festival celebrating the creature, and the town. (Oct. 16, 2014) http://www.legendsofamerica.com/gh-lallorona.html, Special Offer on Antivirus Software From HowStuffWorks and TotalAV Security. My own experiences with the creature are very brief but on a couple occasions. "The complete, terrifying history of 'Slender Man,' the Internet meme that compelled two 12-year-olds to stab their friend." "Mothman." In this video we take a look at all of 76ers most mysterious creature the mole miner Relevant Links_____. As Greek mythology goes, the universe was once a big soup of nothingness. Since the wendigo is said to be a cold-weather creature, most sightings have been reported in Canada, as well as colder northern states in the U.S. like Minnesota. The initial symptoms are poor appetite, nausea, and vomiting. This superfund site was allegedly home to the Mothman, and has been linked to other local cryptids as well. It has been said that money is the root of all evil. When stories of the Jersey Devil arose, it was said to be the child of a Mother Leeds and looked much like the winged dragons on the Leeds family crest [source: Regal]. Just about the only thing scarier might be what one would do if the starvation became too much to handle. Rather, one of his creepiest traits is his ability to mimic human voices. Sometimes he had multiple arms, other times none. The boy later grew . So when greed knows no bounds and avarice goes unchecked, what other appetites might take hold? 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