Some gestures to appease this figure included throwing brandy into fires and a man named Charles Janvier was one of the few alleged white victims of one of these. Atchen and Chinoo are other names for this figure whose heart is often made of ice and can usually be destroyed with fire. This being is known for making hissing noises, and Jack Fiddler was an early 20th century
Some gestures to appease this figure included throwing brandy into fires and a man named Charles Janvier was one of the few alleged white victims of one of these. Atchen and Chinoo are other names for this figure whose heart is often made of ice and can usually be destroyed with fire. This being is known for making hissing noises, and Jack Fiddler was an early 20th century Canadian who claimed to have killed fourteen of these creatures. Humans can be possessed by them either after going mad through isolation or being bitten by one, which results in a condition similar to lycanthropy. Though always emaciated with sallow, yellowish skin, this being grows larger as it consumes more but is never satisfied with anything other than human flesh. For ten points, identify this legendary cannibalistic being of the Algonquin Indian mythology.
Some gestures to appease this figure included throwing brandy into fires and a man named Charles Janvier was one of the few alleged white victims of one of these.
The {Wendigo} [accept: {Windigo}, {Weendigo}, {Windago}, {Windiga}, {Witiko}, {Wihtikow}, {Wee}-{Tee}-{Go.} Accept {Atchen} and {Chinoo} before mention]