Anthropophagy is the scientific term for man-eaters, cannibalism Little is known of the history of cannibalism, but there is no doubt that it was practised in very ancient times, and claims of its practice have long been a popular propaganda tool in effecting public opinion against a race of people. Superstitious ideas are often associated with can... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/AA1.HTM