Robert Wilson said:
muddybrazos said:
Bono likes to eat the dark meat.
I'm just curious
Not even trying to argue
How many of you believe this?
Fore Tribe (Papua New Guinea): Practiced
endocannibalism, consuming the bodies of deceased relatives during mortuary feasts as a sign of love, respect, and spiritual transition. This ritual was linked to the spread of
Kuru, a fatal neurodegenerative disease transmitted through brain tissue consumption, which led to the practice's eventual abandonment.
Aztecs (Mexico): Engaged in
ritual cannibalism tied to religious beliefs. They consumed the flesh of sacrificial victimsoften prisoners of war or slavesto honor gods, maintain cosmic order, and absorb the strength of the deceased. This practice was part of elaborate ceremonies and continued until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.
Wari' (Brazilian Amazon): Practiced both
endocannibalism (eating relatives) and
exocannibalism (eating enemies). Their funerary rites involved consuming the dead to honor them, while eating enemies served as a form of psychological warfare and domination.
Korowai (Indonesian New Guinea): Believed to have practiced
exocannibalism as part of a revenge-based justice system. They consumed individuals believed to be witches or sorcerers, viewing it as a way to avenge deaths and reclaim spiritual power.
Aghori (India): A sect of ascetic Hindus who, in extreme cases, consume human flesh as a spiritual practice. This is seen as a way to transcend fear of death, challenge societal taboos, and achieve enlightenment by confronting the most repulsive aspects of existence.
Ancient Europeans (Medieval and Early Modern): Practiced
medicinal cannibalism, consuming powdered mummies or human blood as remedies. This was believed to cure ailments like epilepsy and stomachaches, with such practices documented in Europe until the 19th century.
Xiximes (Northern Mexico): Archaeological evidence confirms they engaged in
ritual cannibalism tied to annual harvest festivals. They captured and consumed enemies, cooking the flesh into stews, with the act serving religious and social functions.
Mori (New Zealand): Historically practiced
war cannibalism, consuming enemies to absorb their strength and assert dominance. This was not primarily for sustenance but for spiritual and strategic reasons.
Various African Groups (e.g., Ashanti, Leopard Society): Practiced
exocannibalism for vengeance, humiliation, or spiritual reasons. In some cases, human flesh was considered tastier than animal meat, and consumption was linked to secret societies or warfare.
It is an established fact of history that pagans engaged in cannibalism. The spread of Christianity ended many such practices. So while shocking to our ears, resting as they do on a foundation of Christian morality, it would not be an impossibility for modern pagans to engage in cannibalism.