About the book: 2014 / In 1564, the Turks defeated the Polish military leader Vishnevetsky. They tore his heart out of his chest and ate it. In the 16th century, in many European countries, executioners received the right to dispose not only of the blood, but also of the body parts of their victims and use them at their discretion. Even in the 19th century, a Chinese executioner could easily eat the heart or brains of his victim. What are the reasons for cannibalism, why is it usually associated with religious human sacrifices? What is the essence of this elaborate ritual, which existed in many countries of the world - from the Americas, Africa and India to Indonesia, Malaysia, Polynesia, New Guinea, Australia and the islands of Oceania? Why are there isolated cases of cannibalism even in civilized countries these days? You will find the answers to these and many other questions, which until now were considered an inexplicable mystery, in this fascinating book..