Episode 65: Human Cannibalism and the Scottish Legend of Sawney Bean

Episode 65: Human Cannibalism and the Scottish Legend of Sawney Bean

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This week is a weird one. What started out as Aly researching the Scottish legend of Sawney Bean turned into a deep fried dive on cannibalism throughout the world. In some cultures, cannibalism in war is normal. In others, it's seen as part of the funerary process or as a way to rid oneself of disease. In western culture, eating the placenta is considered normal though technically it is also cannibalism. The episode ends with the question that philosophers, anthropologists, and scientists alike have grappled with for centuries: is cannibalism immoral? Alternatively, are water kelpies sick as fuck? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


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