What happens when greed, cannibalism, and winter starvation collide? You get one of the creepiest legends in North American folklore: the Wendigo. This week we’re talking about the icy origins of this terrifying forest creature, the stories that made it famous, and why you definitely don’t want to run into one on a late-night hike.

Bundle up, keep your snacks to yourself, and maybe avoid the woods for a while after this one.