Anthropophagy

Anthropophagy, also known as cannibalism, refers to the practice of humans eating the flesh of other humans. Throughout history, it has appeared in various cultural, ritualistic, or survival contexts. Some societies engaged in cannibalism for religious reasons, warfare, or as a means of honoring ancestors, while others resorted to it during extreme starvation. Modern understanding regards anthropophagy as taboo and illegal in almost all parts of the world. Scientifically, it involves complex social and psychological factors, and its study helps illuminate human cultural diversity, beliefs, and history.