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On w*ndigoag:
W*ndigoag/w*ndigo are sacred Algonquian spirits that have spread to other Anishinaabe cultures. They aren’t worshiped or whatever, they are feared.
They’re the physical embodiments of evil, the result of a person falling into the trap of greed and cruelty, usually in the form of cannibalism. Our fear not only stems from the spirits and the danger they pose to others, but also their implications and the constant reminder that anyone can become a monster if they allow themselves to.
They are not bipedal deer and I have no idea where that concept came from. Most traditional depictions show them as humanoid giants made of ice, usually with the body of the person they came from encased inside.
In some stories, they’re killed by people, usually via fire. In others, they can only be killed by luring them to a body of water and getting the attention of a water spirit to fight it.
There’s very, very few stories where the person can be saved. The transformation into a w*ndigo is not a reversible one, and the only real way to save someone from that existence is to free them with death.
We censor their names because, traditionally, we’re taught not to say them out loud in case we get the attention of one or summon one. This is especially important during winter or at night.
They are not benign spirits. They are not kind. They are not rational. They are evil and cruel, and their only desires center around killing and eating. They’re as rational and logical as a wild raccoon in the late stages of rabies.
You cannot work with them. They can’t be bound, and they definitely can’t be bought or sold. Do not trust any spirit who claims to be a w*ndigo and do not trust any spirit worker who tries to sell you one.
W*ndigoag are Algonquian and Anishinaabe spirits. Algonquian people are the authorities on them, other Anishinaabe people less so. Non-Anishinaabe Natives cannot say that appropriation of w*ndigoag is okay because that isn’t their culture and it’s definitely not their decision to make. You cannot give someone permission to use something that isn’t yours.
The use of w*ndigoag in non-Native media is appropriation. The only exception to this is in when the creators work with Algonquian people to make respectful and accurate depictions. You’ll be very hard pressed to find cases of this.
W*ndigoag are not cryptids because they are sacred spirits. Abrahamic angels are not cryptids. Japanese yokai are not cryptids. Vodou loa are not cryptids. Respect indigenous beliefs as legitimate spirituality instead of reducing our cultures down to bastardized stories.
If you aren’t Anishinaabe, you cannot be “wendigokin”. Appropriation of indigenous spirituality isn’t suddenly okay because your ~soul~ is an indigenous spirit. You are not entitled to our cultures or spiritual beliefs. Jfc.
“Wendigocore” is also bullshit, what the fuck is wrong with you all? Our sacred spirituality is not your ugly ass aesthetic.
(Left those uncensored because it’s a summer afternoon and I want people in those tags to see this. Fuck off.)
Anishinaabe people are not obligated to share our SACRED STORIES with outsiders in order for them to be respected. We don’t want you to make your depictions of w*ndigoag in your stories more accurate. We just want you to leave our cultures alone for once.
Now please stop sending me messages about w*ndigoag. I understand you all just want to learn but I am so fucking tired. I’ve answered these questions dozens of times and I need a break.
Don’t start discourse on this post. I am not in the mood for it.
If any Algonquian or other Anishinaabe people have corrections, hmu.
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FINALS GOOD LUCK ON YOUR GCSES GOOD LUCK ON YOUR A LEVELS GOOD LUCK ON YOUR ORAL EXAMS GOOD LUCK ON YOUR PRESENTATIONS GOOD LUCK TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS IT
THIS IS IT GUYS GOOD LUCK
I HOPE YOU GUYS GET EVERYTHING YOU HAVE BEEN WORKING SO HARD FOR
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Happy sixth anniversary stylish yet illegal IKEA monkey
12/6/20
12/7/20. Los Angeles
After over a week of protesting to block mayor Garcetti’s nomination to the Biden cabinet, local police attacked non-violent protesters, including legal observers. After immense public backlash, the police were notably absent the next morning and the numbers of protesters increased.
HOW MANY LIKES CAN WE GET FOR OUR BRAVE MEN IN UNIFORM KEEPING AMERICA SAFE
Farewell online privacy
me, in the grocery store looking for ADHD med friendly breakfast juices squinting at cartons: any of you fuckers here got antiscurvy added in there??
friendly reminders with stock photos
someone explain the jewish holidays to me like i'm 5 years old
Folks, friends, y’all…. esk*mo is a slur. I understand a lot of people don’t know that, I don’t want to be a dick about it, but I’ve been seeing it in fics. Wanna write “esk*mo kisses”? Just say “nuzzled noses” or something.
I’m not here to call anybody out, it’s been in multiple fics, I’m not vague posting. This is just a psa. 👍🏻
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Happy Hanukk-cat and Happy Mew Year, from me and Sluggo
Well! My tablet has completely died! So unfortunately for everyone currently commissioning me, its going to take a few weeks for me to get back to you with anything, and there won’t be any fanart for the next few weeks either.
If anyone is able to donate to my kofi (literally every cent helps) I might be able to replace it before Christmas, but also just sharing this would be a major help!
kofi link: https://ko-fi.com/rabdoidal
ASEXUAL, AGENDER, AND AROMANTIC ARE NOW OFFICIAL WORDS IN THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY
It came to my attention that many people don’t know this, so I decided to make a PSA in meme form. Yes, citrus can interfere with ADHD meds. It’s because of the high Vitamin C.
Boys are allowed to be feminine and that includes trans boys, pass it on. Girls are allowed to be masculine and that includes trans girls, pass it on. Nonbinaries are allowed to use feminine or masculine expression, pass it on.
I want to prove a point to a coworker of mine.
Pretend this post is the coronavirus.
If you see this on your dash, just reblog it.
Let’s show them how quickly this virus can spread from just one person.
I want to prove a point to a coworker of mine.
Pretend this post is the coronavirus.
If you see this on your dash, just reblog it.
Let’s show them how quickly this virus can spread from just one person.
I am currently freaking out. The maintenance guys came to look at my floor in my apartment yesterday(it’s caving in due to water damage in the bathroom and the hallway)and now we have to move out because it’s unsafe for us to stay there. I have approximately $25 in my bank account and we have two weeks to find somewhere else to stay. I don’t know what to do. We have zero money and no one who can take us in for a while. My parents are currently hosting my mom’s sister who is very sick(she has ALS)so they don’t have the space and my in-laws are in another state. Neither of us has friends who can take us in either. If anyone can help with funding that would be amazing. I’ve found a couple of apartments that can get us in soon but it’s going to be expensive. I am the only one with steady income and I make about $1100 a month which pretty much barely covers our bills as is.
My Ko-fi is: https://ko-fi.com/xombigirl
My PayPal: sherlockianliza@gmail.com
My Venmo: xombigirl
This is URGENT!
I will make a one note=one day for @nyx-is-sad
Please boost this. She is a wonderful soul and she deserves to live.
@full-overlooking-of-facts, @puffle-fuzz, @aadya23, @anxious-ace-dork, @mango-pickle, @paranoid–introvert, @moon–bug
Boost!
Me and @dont-tell-the-bitch made an agreement. For every note that this post gets, they'll push back a day of cutting. Please add notes and send good vibes!!!
This is a 1 note= 1 day post for @bitchass-slytheriny-snake
Please boost because I don't want to lose one of my best friends on here. Nim is amazing and deserves all the love.
ha?
every single person who reblogs this
every
single
person
will get “doot doot” in their ask box