"The Mythology and Misrepresentation of the Windigo"

Where does the windigo originate from?

• European folklore

• Indigenous beliefs

• Ancient Greek mythology

• African tribal stories

What is a common theme in stories about the windigo?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Greed and selfishness

• Adventure and exploration

• Love and romance

What is one way a person could become a windigo according to the text?

• By performing a heroic act

• By dreaming of the windigo

• By finding a magical artifact

• By singing a special song

Which popular culture works are mentioned as featuring the windigo?

• Harry Potter and The Hobbit

• The Curse of the Windigo and Pet Cemetery

• The Hunger Games and Twilight

• The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings

What is a common depiction of the windigo in non-Native media?

• A friendly ghost

• A horrifying entity with an insatiable taste for human flesh

• A wise old sage

• A mischievous fairy

What does the text suggest about non-Native depictions of the windigo?

• They are very accurate

• They often simplify Indigenous beliefs

• They are always respectful

• They are rarely seen

What language group is associated with the people who believed in the windigo?

• Algonquian

• Latin

• Celtic

• Slavic

What is the windigo often used to explain in Indigenous stories?

• Good fortune

• Mental illness and other serious afflictions

• Natural disasters

• Technological advancements

What is the windigo's role in North American popular culture today?

• It is rarely mentioned

• It is a frequent subject in film and literature

• It is only known in academic circles

• It is considered a myth

According to Brady DeSanti, what does pop culture often get wrong about the windigo?

• The windigo's size

• The windigo's diet

• The windigo's depiction of Native Americans

• The windigo's habitat