Rethinking Cannibalism: A New Perspective on Funerary Rituals
Our human ancestors often ate each other, and for surprising reasons 🔗
The text discusses the discovery of evidence of cannibalism among human ancestors, challenging the modern taboo around the subject. It highlights that cannibalism was a common behavior in many societies, with reasons ranging from survival to funerary rituals. The article suggests a reevaluation of cannibalism as a way of showing respect and love for the dead, contrary to its typical portrayal as aberrant or monstrous.
- Evidence of cannibalism found in Gough’s cave in England
- Cannibalism was a common human behavior in many societies
- Cannibalism may have been practiced as part of funerary rituals to show respect and love for the dead