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Title: Anthropophagy
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Anthropophagy" by Charles W. Darling is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the topic of cannibalism throughout history and across various cultures, detailing the circumstances and motivations behind the act of consuming human flesh. The author, who was associated with several historical societies, dives into a collection of references and anecdotes regarding anthropophagy from both classical and contemporary sources. In "Anthropophagy," Darling presents a thorough examination of the practice of cannibalism, illustrating instances from ancient mythologies, such as the Cyclops in Homer's "Odyssey," to reports from various cultures around the world, including the Battaks of Sumatra and the Aztecs of Mexico. The book provides a grim narrative of human habits during times of famine, warfare, and ritualistic ceremonies. Darling documents horrifying tales of survival, social norms, and cultural beliefs that surround cannibalism, offering insights into how societal values and extreme circumstances can lead to such practices. The text serves as both a fascinating and unsettling exploration of a taboo topic, challenging readers to confront the darker aspects of human nature and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Darling, Charles W. (Charles William), 1830-1905
EBook No.: 55974
Published: Nov 15, 2017
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Cannibalism
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Anthropophagy
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Anthropophagy" by Charles W. Darling is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the topic of cannibalism throughout history and across various cultures, detailing the circumstances and motivations behind the act of consuming human flesh. The author, who was associated with several historical societies, dives into a collection of references and anecdotes regarding anthropophagy from both classical and contemporary sources. In "Anthropophagy," Darling presents a thorough examination of the practice of cannibalism, illustrating instances from ancient mythologies, such as the Cyclops in Homer's "Odyssey," to reports from various cultures around the world, including the Battaks of Sumatra and the Aztecs of Mexico. The book provides a grim narrative of human habits during times of famine, warfare, and ritualistic ceremonies. Darling documents horrifying tales of survival, social norms, and cultural beliefs that surround cannibalism, offering insights into how societal values and extreme circumstances can lead to such practices. The text serves as both a fascinating and unsettling exploration of a taboo topic, challenging readers to confront the darker aspects of human nature and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Darling, Charles W. (Charles William), 1830-1905
EBook No.: 55974
Published: Nov 15, 2017
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Cannibalism
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.