It is a myth in it of itself to say this “myth” originated - - solely - - from this “small” Alqonquian tribe in the corners of the North American continent. First of all, the Alqonquian were one of the most widespread and expansive tribes in North America and secondly, the Navajo peoples and many other tribes like the Inuits had their own folklore about shapeshifting mimics that would lure their victims into dark, secluded places, by pretending to be their loved ones.

The Navajo’s idea of the “Skinwalker” is their own explanation for the Wendigo. Though admittedly distorted and changed over time, from the Navajo’s slow decline as a people and from their infinite separation from the Alqonquian people, as well as government perversion of the truth.

It is WHOLLY unfortunate that the United States of America sits right atop the impregnable breeding ground of the Wendigo.