Wendigo
A demonic spirit that possesses vulnerable humans, the Wendigo is said to cause cannibalistic cravings, murderous tendencies and extreme greed. Found in Native America lore, the creature is described as being “gaunt to the point of emaciation” and surrounded by a death-like aura. Interest in the cryptid has led to its depiction on various television series such as “Supernatural” and “Hannibal.”