Cannibalism Within Melanesia (Pacific Island Region): The Cannibalistic Ethnolinguistic Group Which Inhabits the Irian Jaya (Victorious Irian) Region of Indonesia, the Last Recorded Cannibalism Victim Within Indonesia, and the Reason Fiji Was Referred to as the “Cannibal Isles” During the 18th Century and 19th Century in Europe and North America

In Indonesia, ethnolinguistic groups in the Irian Jaya (Western New Guinea) region, more specifically the Korowai, reside in what is now referred to as “West Papua”, with these groups historically practicing ritual cannibalism. Despite cannibalism being illegal in Indonesia, the practice held cultural and anthropological significance for some indigenous groups, with documented cases as late as 2012. Fiji was once referred to as the “Cannibal Isles” because of its fierce reputation for human cons...


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