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  1. Human cannibalism - Wikipedia

    Cannibalism is also a recurring theme in popular culture, especially within the horror genre, with cannibal films being a notable subgenre. One of the best known fictional serial killers is a …

  2. Cannibalism | Definition, History Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 7, 2025 · Cannibalism is the eating of human flesh by humans. It is also called anthropophagy. Who was the first known cannibal? The first known cannibal was a …

  3. This Midwestern Delicacy Isn’t Actually Safe To Eat ... - Allrecipes

    Dec 16, 2025 · What is Wisconsin's "cannibal" sandwich and is it actually safe to eat? Here's what the state health department says.

  4. The term "cannibal" was born from a misunderstanding: the …

    May 31, 2025 · In spite of its apparent objectivity, the concept of cannibal or “the one who eats human flesh”, is the son of a precise historical situation: the discovery and the conquest of the …

  5. CANNIBAL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Dec 6, 2016 · The meaning of CANNIBAL is one that eats the flesh of its own kind.

  6. Cannibalism—overview and medicolegal issues - PMC

    Cannibalism, the consumption of another by an individual of the same species, is a widespread practice amongst many animal groups. Human cannibalism or anthropophagy, however, is …

  7. Cannibalism | Open Encyclopedia of Anthropology

    Cannibalism, the eating of one’s own kind, is a practice that occurs in both humans and non-humans.

  8. Cannibalism - New World Encyclopedia

    Cannibalism is the act or practice of eating members of one's own species and usually refers to human beings eating other humans (sometimes called anthropophagy).

  9. Cannibalism - Encyclopedia.com

    May 17, 2018 · CANNIBALISM is both a concept and a practice that may involve diverse themes of death, food, sacrifice, revenge, aggression, love, and destruction or transformation of …

  10. The Dark History of Cannibalism: Exploring the Ultimate Taboo

    May 26, 2024 · Cannibalism, the act of consuming the flesh of one‘s own species, is a practice that has occurred throughout human history and across many cultures. Despite its widespread …