Hunting Fellow Human For Food

Cannibalism is the act of consuming human flesh, either by choice or due to extreme circumstances such as survival. It has been practiced in various cultures throughout history, often for ritualistic, symbolic, or spiritual purposes.

Cannibalism has been documented in various cultures and regions throughout history, making it difficult to pinpoint an exact origin.

However, some of the earliest recorded instances of cannibalism come from:

1. Ancient Mesopotamia: The Epic of Gilgamesh (circa 2100 BC) contains references to cannibalism.
2. Ancient Greece and Rome: There are accounts of cannibalism during times of war, famine, or as a form of punishment.
3. Pre-Columbian America: Some indigenous cultures, such as the Aztecs and the Wari’, practiced ritualistic cannibalism.
4. Pacific Islands: Cannibalism was practiced in some Pacific Island cultures, including Fiji and the Solomon Islands, until the 19th century.

It’s essential to note that cannibalism has been practiced for various reasons, including:

• Survival (e.g., during times of famine or war)
• Ritualistic or spiritual purposes
• Symbolic or ceremonial acts
• Psychological or psychiatric disorders

Take an example of the Korowai in Indonesia who the Whites refer to “Western Ghosts”, they still live as they lived 10,000 years ago. The Korowai live in the heart of the rainforest, where they’re not yet exposed to the modern world, so they still maintain many of their age-old traditions.”

The striking shots show the Korowai people feasting on live bugs; protecting and repairing their rudimentary homes perched on enormous stilts; and a fierce-looking bowman hunting for the tribe’s next evening meal.

The Korowai people have no access to modern medicine and treat diseases with herbs and witchcraft.

Generally, tribe members have a life expectancy of under 50 years of age.

Living without scientific knowledge, the Korowai believe mysterious deaths are attributed to the ‘Khakhua’ – demons who take on the human form.

‘Khakhuas’ are said to disguise themselves as friends or family members in an attempt to gain the trust of the tribe, so they can later kill them.

It is Korowai tradition to perform cannibalistic rituals on anyone believed to be a ‘Khakua’ so to protect the rest of the members.

Cannibalism is widely considered taboo and is illegal in most countries today.