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History of Cannibalism

History of Cannibalism. Brianna Larson. Beginning. 15,000 years ago evidence found Mentioned in the bible As early as 2,000 years ago in Great Britain. Middle Ages. For a brief time in Europe, Egyptian mummies were ground up and sold as medicine In China cannibalism was common in war.

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History of Cannibalism

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  1. History of Cannibalism Brianna Larson

  2. Beginning • 15,000 years ago evidence found • Mentioned in the bible • As early as 2,000 years ago in Great Britain

  3. Middle Ages • For a brief time in Europe, Egyptian mummies were ground up and sold as medicine • In China cannibalism was common in war

  4. Modern Era • Korowai Tribe • WWII • Congo and Liberia • Cannibalism still happening but not being practiced as much

  5. Alferd Packer • American Gold Prospector • Left with 5 people to the Colorado Mountains • Came Back Alone • Pleaded Guilty and got off on parole

  6. The Mauerova Family • Mother and friends partially skinned two sons • Believed to be apart of their religion • Mother awaiting trial, friends already convicted Klara Mauerova with her two sons and family friend

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