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Another entry in the mysterious archives uncovered at Angelwood University, authored and recorded by a scientist known only, at this time, as “Zeiger.” His topic for today: the biological properties of the Wendigo.
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Is the Wendigo a taboo subject?
First, I am very willing to adjust this as new information is brought to my attention!
However, in my research, I have found that belief in a certain ‘shapeshifter’ is often conflated to apply to the wendigo as well. Anyone reading this please correct me if I’m wrong, but Indigenous peoples don’t appear to hold wendigo itself sacred, though certain people have requested that any depictions of this particular shapeshifter to stay out of any media adaptations or even discussions by non-native people due to an inherent lack of cultural experience and knowledge. On the other hand, books about Wendigo lore hav been written by indigenous authors like Basil Johnston for public reading, and I cited one of his books as a source.
I tried to be true to the lore and also relate any additions back to the original legend of the embodiment of selfishness, as well as the spirit of the Wendigo in modern times.
Some sources:
– https://nativeappropriations.com/2016/03/magic-in-north-america-part-1-ugh.html
– https://twitter.com/iamtomhoran/status/1283107588582838277?lang=en
– https://www.backstoryradio.org/blog/the-mythology-and-misrepresentation-of-the-windigo/
– https://www.legendsofamerica.com/navajo-skinwalkers/
Additional sources:
– The Manitous by Basil Johnston: https://amzn.to/3CZKIEC
– Stress Hormones Epinephrine and Corticosterone Selectively Modulate HSV-1: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5469259/
– Orbitofrontal cortex and stress: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hbm.22527
– The neural correlates of justified and unjustified killing: https://academic.oup.com/scan/article/10/10/1397/1648988
– Brain mechanisms of pleasure and displeasure: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959438813000330
– Neuro-acoustic signatures for speech imitation ability: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3804907
– Virology Lecture on Persistent Infection: https://youtu.be/TmRfv5kJrVA
– Wendigo mythology: https://www.backstoryradio.org/blog/the-mythology-and-misrepresentation-of-the-windigo/
– Role of orbitofrontal cortex connections in emotion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17846152/
– Cortisol-induced immune suppression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5000452
– Vagus Nerve as Modulator of the Brain–Gut Axis: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00044/full
– Psychological stress, HSV-1 infection, glucocorticoid receptor-mediated mechanism: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3721759/
– Viruses and beta cell death: https://www.genengnews.com/news/how-a-virus-can-induce-diabetes/
– Viruses and beta cell death 2:https://diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/article/54/suppl_2/S97/12821/Mechanisms-of-Pancreatic-Cell-Death-in-Type-1-and
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Is the Wendigo a taboo subject?
First, I am very willing to adjust this as new information is brought to my attention!
However, in my research, I have found that belief in a certain 'shapeshifter' is often conflated to apply to the wendigo as well. Anyone reading this please correct me if I'm wrong, but Indigenous peoples don't appear to hold wendigo itself sacred, though certain people have requested that any depictions of the SW stay out of any media adaptations or even discussions by non-native people due to an inherent lack of cultural experience and knowledge. On the other hand, books about Wendigo lore have been written by indigenous authors like Basil Johnston for public reading, and I cited one of his books as a source.
I tried to be true to the lore and also relate any additions back to the original legend of the embodiment of selfishness, as well as the spirit of the Wendigo in modern times.
BUT if ANY indigenous people find this video offensive, let me know! My email can be found on my channel page.
Some sources:
https://nativeappropriations.com/2016/03/magic-in-north-america-part-1-ugh.html
https://twitter.com/iamtomhoran/status/1283107588582838277?lang=en
https://www.backstoryradio.org/blog/the-mythology-and-misrepresentation-of-the-windigo/
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/navajo-skinwalkers/
The wendigo is much scarier when you live where it allegedly does, I live in northern Minnesota, so this tends to be a little unnerving
I’m so glad this exists
Deadass?
What a learned in my studies of the wendigo and what I have observed is super strength, hearing,sight, smell and resistance to the cold. And that it grow in proportion to what it eats.I've seen specimens that have grown so large they disguise them selves as trees in order to catch animals and humans. Not only that but i've noticed that they can regenerate limbs having witnessed a new wendigo fighting with a bear. Most of my studies have been with trail cameras. My family has studied one particular wendigo for around one hundred years and has shown no sign of aging. Despite looking the way it’s described in the video. I have also noticed the Wendigo invokes feelings of fear, hunger, and the desire to eat. I have managed to resist and my studies will teach me more. I will you guys updated! If you dont here back from me i've either became a wendigo, forgotten about the comment, or i've been killed. So long scientists!
Omg the algorithm works!!! I instantly love this! I hit subscribe so fast! 🤣
I hoping this was a joke on the biology of the youtiber wendigoon
I ain’t gonna lie, I’d try eating someone without starving
I love how we have biological analysis for creatures that never been found lmao
Until dawn
A story about me interesting.
until dawn brought me here! the wendigo's in that are freaky af but rly interesting
Aye I find it interesting how you play this as a work of fiction however to most native folks this is far from fiction I'm on to you Sir you definitely more than what your letting on
They would be really good at Basketball though, atleast when they dont eat their competitors
have you done one of these with a not-deer?
The virus transforms ppl into Golum (the creature from Lord of the rings,who Bilbo Baggins tricked to get the one ring of power.(AKA:Sauron's foul soul.)
The Biologically Explained are the best, most creative, and incredibly well researched these videos are!! They're in my favorites and I save them to a list to be able to share in the Halloween season, and throughout the year to horror fans I know, like the virologist who adores zombies.
Am a type 1 diabetic.
Having that be a part of the disease is kinda fascinating.
My experience just prior to diagnosis was horrible, and I could see how it would drive some very asocial or antisocial behavior:
Extreme full-body aches, major sense of dehydration, and a massive gnawing hunger.
Sounds about right, really.
I thought Wendigo had long hair and floral shorts
I had a encounter with a wendigo like being in the woods in Cumberland I was high up a tree after running away from a bear horrible idea I know but I scared it off from the tree and I looked over into the tree line it was starting to get dark and thru the trees I could see a pale gaunt figure taller then a man standing on a branch that I swear should've broken under its weight it didn't make any noise the second I noticed the figure I looked back down at the base if the tree as I was making my way down I kid you not the damn bear disappeared and not a second before it was growling up the tree at me or whatever the damn noise bears make is called and I looked back up towards the branch and it was still there watching me tracking me with its eye sockets I caught a glimpse of it ddirectly in the !moonlight I literally peed a little bro that shot was terrifying
Until Dawn anyone? Because honestly I prefer those ones,they scared me good and sure the modern ones look cool but I do want the original wendigos
This whole mythos you're creating is awesome! Aside from seeing more biology of (insert monster) videos, I'd love an expansion of the lore, perhaps involving those who hunt these beasts, whether it be a historical and long since abandoned job, a bygone cultural remanent, or some form of shadow organization related to a government, which doesnt approach the problem with as much scientific tact, giving the biologist character/persona some trouble to spice up the story.
I'd also find a video on more inhuman monsters- ones which were never human in the first place, very interesting.
maybe it was stated and i didnt hear it but do wedigos have good hearing or is it the same as our own?
The waffle house has found its new host
wonder would wendigos be able to use their false chords for sounds, false chord screaming and etc.
Really got to hand it to you, fantastic presentation and phenomenal job on the research on the myth. I was truly fascinated throughout. Great job!
Dude… that intro transition…subscribed. also, excellent content.
virus's are probably responsible for our junk DNA and driving forward evolution by introducing mutations to our gene pool
This type of information would be great for a zoocryptologist.
I wasn't expecting an actual Biology lesson, ngl. It was pretty neat to listen to, though!
Isn’t it a demon or a dark soul that cursed the land and consumes anyone who does the ultimate taboo
What the heck? None of this is true, he's just joking. Lol great joke bro, wendigos aren't real. The forests are perfectly safe. You can trust me.
Your videos are so creative, I love the fact that you portray it as a real thing it would be cool if you did the Manananggal
I'd like to hear about the Lizard Man biology. I'm a new subscriber just this video about a cryptid's biology has peaked my interests. Hope to hear more about these monstrous biologies.
The wendigo is my favorite Cryptid so much so I dressed up as one for Halloween once.
This guys so smart he’s dumb.
Stress can make your immune system less effective? That's terrifying considering the diseases you've covered.
This video made me have to sneeze
Where's the wendussy
Thought potato should collab with wendigoon