Skinwalkers, Wendigos, and the Witchery Way

by Kellen on October 27, 2013
Western History Collection

Just in time for Halloween!

As myths and legends of monsters and ghouls have been perpetuated through the ages, it is interesting to note that many do not have American origins. But there are some hellish legends that do. Like I discussed in my last blog, the Wendigo is a myth that originated in this country and has been passed down for generations amongst Native Americans. The legend of the Wendigo always held a great deal of realism to me more so than any goofy vampire, mummy, or Frankenstein’s Monster. The idea that one could suffer demonic possession after cannibalizing another human frightened me to the core. And the fact that, after suffering this possession, the demon could look, walk, and act like a human was truly frightening. Indian tribes believed that when one was possessed by the Wendigo they would crave human flesh. And when they partook of this ghastly meal they would steal a person’s “essence” and inherit their strength. The more these demons ate the more powerful they would become almost achieving immortality. Real cannibals have always existed in this country and they have taken many forms from Alferd Packer to Jeffery Dahmer. These men moved amongst the general public devouring human flesh with complete impunity.

Western Indian tribes also believed in supernatural beings known as Skinwalkers. The Navajo tribe especially believed that these Skinwalkers were shape-shifters who could assume the form of any animal which allowed them to travel quickly and gave them the ability to hide in plain sight. Specifically, a person is said to gain the power to become a Skinwalker upon initiation into the Witchery Way. The initiation into the Witchery Way involved murdering a close relative, especially a sibling; other crimes also associated with it were necrophilia, and grave-robbing. Once one has been initiated into the Witchery Way they become “pure evil.” It is interesting to note that in the Native culture most witches were male not female.

So as Halloween approaches with all its devilish delight, take a second look at that neighbor of yours you always suspected of being a little strange. Perhaps he is truly a Wendigo lurking in the night. Or maybe, just maybe, the family dog or cat is actually a Skinwalker in disguise. Whatever the case, lock your doors, stay up late, and have a Happy Halloween!

Submitted by raindancer17 (not verified) on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 15:32

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so is there any stories or legends of skin walker spawns or half breeds? is for how might one find these legends or stories?

Hi, Here is a link to some books that might be what you are looking for.
https://www.amazon.com/Skinwalker-Witchcraft-Related-Spiritual-Phenomena/dp/0965601404

I live out in Arizona and I saw a light on the ground and then it moved on feet then it started disapearing but another time I head screaming at midnight4:00 and saw something white out my window

Submitted by Jennifer (not verified) on Sun, 10/06/2024 - 10:37

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I live in United States of America Texas State I wonder are they dangerous and are they in the state or they are in other states cuz like quite scared cuz I saw some videos on tiktok

not sure but my mom heared something or she thinks she heard something scream MOM, MOM at 10:40 at night and she came running in asking us if someone was calling for her but nun of us were
(I live in Colorado)

not sure but my mom heared something or she thinks she heard something scream MOM, MOM at 10:40 at night and she came running in asking us if someone was calling for her but nun of us were
(I live in Colorado)

Skinwalkers are known for being sighted in Arizona. Its the main area for them being seen. If you ever come see one in the wild, run and hide. Is you ever see someone that looks just like you or identical its either a skinwalker copying you or a doffle ganger.

Wow ,I have seen some pretty horrifying things, but the most horrifying thing i have ever seen was the little girl in the ditch, her whole body was covered in blood and her left shoulder had been ripped off as if someone or something bit it off. I had night mires for days after that, i couldn't even sit with out shaking.

Wow ,I have seen some pretty horrifying things, but the most horrifying thing i have ever seen was the little girl in the ditch, her whole body was covered in blood and her left shoulder had been ripped off as if someone or something bit it off. I had night mires for days after that, i couldn't even sit with out shaking.

Wendigos,skin walkers and other paranormal things are very dangerous. I am lucky to have survived a wendigo and skin walker attack.if you think ur being followed by one,go stay at the preachers house while a paranormal investigating team checks it out.

PLEASE I NEED HELP ... I'M WICCAN BUT I'VE NEVER USED MY WITCHERY .... MY MOM USED TO TELL PEOPLE THAT IM THE STRONGEST OUT OF MY SIBLINGS ... I DIDN'T KN WHAT SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT UNTIL ... ("WELL ... I SEE DEAD PEOPLE / SPIRITS GOOD & EVIL ... (" BUT THE EVIL ONES SEEM TO RUN OR HIDE FROM ME ESPECIALLY IF WE MAKE EYE CONTACT .. ") I HAVE ALOT MORE TO TELL YOU ... I SAW SOMETHING AT THE CUL DE SAC BETWEEN LEVERAGE PARK (" VANCOUVER , WASHINGTON / OFF OF 39TH ST. COMING FROM MAIN ST. OR THE (" I5 /205 FRWY. ") HEADING TOWARDS ("SR500 & P. ST.") YOU WOULD MAKE THE 1ST LEFT AFTER THE N. BOUND ON RAMP THEN FOLLOW IT ALL THE WAY DOWN & TO THE CUL DE SAC RIGHT NEXT TO THE FRWY.") & THE ELLEN DAVIS TRAILS THE LITTLE PART IN BETWEEN THEM THAT HAS A WATER HOLE.. IT USED TO B WITCHING GROUNDS I WAS TOLD ...... OK SO I SAW 2 DIFFERENT THINGS THAT NIGHT BACK TO BACK ALMOST ... BUT THE ONE HAD NOTHING TO DO W THE OTHER ONE ... & ONE OF THEM I DONT KN IF I WAS EVEN SUPPOSED TO SEE IT ..... BUT THE OLD LONG HAIRED / LONG BEARDED WIZARD ACTED LIKE I WAS SUPPOSED TO BY THE WAY HE WAS GRINNING / LAUFHING & KEPT MAKING EYE CONTACT W ME & ALMOST LIKE HE WAS PERFORMING THE HUMAN YOUNG MALE SACRIFICE FOR ("ME") & WHILE HIS GIRLFRIEND WATCHED EMOTIONLESS & W CONFUSION (" LIKE SHE DIDNT KN WHAT TO DO OR HOW TO FEEL .... BUT I ALSO SAW I BELIEVE A SKIN WALKER MAYBE LIKE 10MINS. PRIOR TO THIS WHILE I WAS FEEDING MY .. (" RACCOON BANDIT ") THE THING REMINDED ME OF A SHORTER VERSION OF ("BIGFOOT ") ABOUT MAYBE (" 6FT TALL ") BUT IT WENT AFTER A CAT THAT I HEARD SCREAM TWICE & NOW THE KITTY WALKS W A GIMP ... BUT THIS THING ALSO CHANGES FROM A HUGE EVIL LOOKING BLACK LAB TO ALMOST A HAIRY HUMAN FORM ... IF YOU MAKE CONTACT W IT .. IT WILL SCREECH REALLY LOUD ... IT LIVES AT THE PARK IN THAT WATER HOLE IS WHERE I 1ST SAW IT ... ALSO THE HOLE 8 YRS. I WAS HOMELESS LIVING AT THE PARK WE ALWAYS SAW RACCOONS ... (*I USED TO FEED OVER 100 OF THEM OUT OF MY HANDS EVERY NIGHT SURROUNDING ME AT THE CUL DE SAC .... THAT'S HOW I MET MY BANDIT ... LOL .. ") ANYWAYS WE DONT LIVE TO FAR FROM THE PARK & WE'VE SEEN MAYBE 6-7 RACCOONS BETWEEN HERE & THE PARK ... BUT I THINK THE SKIN WALKER FOLLOWED US HOME ... ANYWAYS (" TONIGHT .... I HAD MY PHONE TURNED ALL THE WAY DOWN ON SILENT ... & IT STARTS RINGING EXTREMELY LOUD & A WEIRD TONE TO IT PLUS IT NEVER REGISTERED THE CALL ... THEN ABOUT 5-10MINS. LATER THERE WAS POUNDING AT MY DOOR 2 - 3 TIMES THEY JUST KEPT POUNDING ON THE DOOR .... AT LEAST FOR 2-3MINS. EACH TIME BUT WE NEVER SAW ANYONE THEN MAYBE 20-30MINS LATER IM WATCHING R LIVE CAMERA OUT R BEDROOM WINDOW & A BLACK IMAGE SLOWLY WALKS ACROSS THE SCREEN RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA .... HERE IS MY PHONE # I'M GONNA GO TO BED NOW BUT PLEASE LET ME KN WHAT YOU THINK & WHAT I CAN DO TO PROTECT MY CAT , ME , MY BOYFRIEND WHO THINKS ITS FUNNY ... & R FRIENDS & FAMILY THAT VISIT PLEASE & THANKS ... MY NAME IS ... JAMIEDEE ... EVERYONE CALLS ME BEAUTIFUL ... OR ... JAMIE .. MY # IS ... (360) 946-1516

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