It was said to have been a high priest of the Great old ones – unnatural alien beings who ruled the earth before humanity formed, worshiped as gods by the few misguided people.
It is said to be “dead but dreaming” in the city of R’lyeh, a place of non-Euclidean madness that is sunken in the depths of the pacific ocean. He is described as a truly horrible monster with a body that is a combination of an octopus, a dragon, and a human. Lovecraft’s terrifying, almost god-like creature that has an almost “coming soon” feel to it. Some legends say that the Wendigo may be missing toes, due perhaps to frostbite The Wendigo uses these to slash and tear at its victims. It has massive, paw-like hands that end in talons that are a foot long, while the beast’s feet are said to be three foot in length and have but a single toe, tipped with a dagger-like nail. They are far larger than human eyes, and are said to roll about in blood. Its enormous eyes are yellow and protuberant like an owl’s (although some say that the eyes are pushed deep into the sockets, and all that one can see is the terrible yellow glow). Its needle-like teeth are made all the more disturbing by its lack of lips (some say that the creature’s hunger is so great that it devoured its own lips!).Īlthough vaguely human in appearance, it is nonetheless what most would call terribly deformed. The Wendigo is a hideous, abhorrent beast. The Wendigo is so big that the human mind is unable to fully comprehend it, and the beast’s sheer size is enough to make the human heart stop. The lore on this beast is enormously diverse, all of which emphasize its size. Its eyes are one of its most frightening aspects, which range in color from glowing red to bright yellow. The Wendigo’s twisted lips are flecked with blood, and their long tongues are a disgusting dark blue. Its maw is filled with sharp yellowed fangs, and its hands and feet end in razor-like talons. Most have no hair at all, but those that dwell in extremely cold climates can sometimes be found with snow-white, gore-stained fur or matted, bloody hair. Most are tall, have long limbs, and are extremely thin (because they are always hungry). The Wendigo is a terrifying beast, but because they are so swift, it is extremely difficult to get a good look at the monster. The word ‘Wendigo'(pronounced wehn-dee-go) comes from the Native American Algonquian language, meaning ‘evil spirit that devours mankind.’
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