What Is a Wendigo?
10. As a Metaphor
The English language is complex and very nuanced. For example, we will often use metaphors to describe things rather than using language more directly. It can be confusing if you find yourself in a different part of the world, but we are usually still able to get the gist of what was said. In some parts of the world you might find people calling others a wendigo.
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Of course, they do not mean it literally, but rather they may be making an observation on their perceived characters. For example, people that have a destructive nature for their own personal gain might be branded a wendigo. It likens their nature with the destructiveness of the mythical creature with the same name.
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