#indigenous spirits

• Wendigo

(win-day-goh) / (when-day-goh)

man-eating monster or evil spirit known as a Manitou-- wendigos were once regular people who cannibalized others and slowly was taken over by this spirit, turning into a terrifying, red eyed, towering giant gaunt monsters with long teeth and claws, skin so emaciated it ripped at the bone. Eternally hungry, they hunt the living

• Nibiinaabe

(nih-bee-nah-bay)

water spirits, described as mermaid-like creatures, with human torsos and fish tails who live in the Great Lakes. Said to be frightened off by loud noises. 

• Mishiginebig

(Mih-shih-ginnie-bigg)

Also known as “the Great Horned Serpent” A great giant lake monster said to lurk in the Great Lakes and tip over boats, eating humans. Described to have a large horn on it’s head.

•Underwater Panther

The hills around the shore are perpendicular

Many, many pines standing at the surface of the lake shore 

Deep water

Spirits of the lake will either appear white or green

"This lake is very much a sacred lake if these things are found”

Water can be collected and used for magic

Tobacco can be offered on the shore to the spirits for a blessing

Can also be offered to find a charm