wendigo psychosis

Step into a chilling world of indigenous folklore as we unravel tales of the haunting Wendigo from the Algonquin tribes. Ever heard of a spirit that thrives on winter's harsh coldness, starves, yet has an insatiable appetite for human flesh? Or perhaps you're intrigued by the profound symbolism of insatiable greed these creatures represent? Join us as we pick apart the monstrous physicality of the Wendigo, its terrifying transformative abilities on humans, and the rituals crafted for protection against it. We dig into its presence in modern horror narratives and its influence even in video games. We also delve into the rare and disturbing Wendigo Psychosis and stress the significance of culturally sensitive approaches to these myths.

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Today we discuss cultural specific ailments or culture specific disorders.  From delusions of constantly shrinking genitals, to spirit possession and random violent outbursts, we cover illnesses that are considered a recognizable disease in some cultures and bizarre in others.  

Lauren is all alone this week, until she and Nora can record together again, so we have a different kind of episode for ya! This week, Lauren talks about the legend of the Wendigo and the scary lore that surrounds it! So sit back, don’t think too much about the name, and enjoy the episode!
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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gSXDohZ7l06jo0pzNn6viWqkkBeZscN89QCd7LBip3o/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!
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These savage, cannibalistic creatures roam the forests of northeastern North America.  Join us as we delve into the folklore of the Algonquin peoples surrounding the Wendigo, the science that proves they really can exist and how this myth has a history in reality. 

In this week's episode of Better Than Human, Amber and Jennifer dive right into our topic of the terrifying , blood-curdling Wendigo. The wendigo is a mythological creature born from the folklore of the First Nations Algonquin tribes located in the Great Lakes Region of Canada and Wisconsin. It is a monstrous malicious spirit that can possess a human being and turned them into a flesh-eating monster. Gaunt to the point of emaciation, with desiccated skin pulled tightly over its bones, skin colored ash-gray, and sunken coal like eyes, a wendigo invokes murder, insatiable greed, and uncontrolled hunger for human flesh. 

The belief in Wendigos and Europeans confusing First Nations folklore, lead to Wendigo psychosis, a hotly debated medical diagnosis. Listen as we cover the most famous documented causes of this psychosis and more. 

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