Bresilian cannibalism, a description of indigenous families cooking and eating human flesh, in northern Brazil (South America), around 1500. Color lithography, 19th century, based on an illustration of the 16th century

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Bresilian cannibalism, a description of indigenous families cooking and eating human flesh, in northern Brazil (South America), around 1500. Color lithography, 19th century, based on an illustration of the 16th century

NWI4850260 Bresilian cannibalism, a description of indigenous families cooking and eating human flesh, in northern Brazil (South America), around 1500. Color lithography, 19th century, based on an illustration of the 16th century.; (add.info.: Bresilian cannibalism, a description of indigenous families cooking and eating human flesh, in northern Brazil (South America), around 1500. Color lithography, 19th century, based on an illustration of the 16th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

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This haunting lithograph captures a chilling scene from the depths of history - Brazilian cannibalism in northern Brazil around 1500. The image depicts indigenous families cooking and consuming human flesh, a practice that was once prevalent among certain tribes in South America. The color lithography, created in the 19th century based on an illustration from the 16th century, offers a glimpse into a dark chapter of human civilization. The details are vivid and unsettling - children watching as their parents prepare a meal of human meat, women tending to the fire, and men carving up their gruesome feast. Cannibalism was not uncommon among some indigenous cultures in the Americas, seen as both a ritualistic practice and a means of survival. This print serves as a stark reminder of the complexities of human behavior and cultural practices throughout history. As we gaze upon this disturbing image, we are confronted with questions about morality, tradition, and what it means to be truly civilized. It is a powerful testament to the diversity of human experience and serves as a sobering reminder of our shared past.

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