sarcophagy

/ˌsɑrkəˈfɑɡi/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of consuming or devouring human flesh, especially in a ritual or ceremonial context, as a form of cannibalism.

“In some ancient cultures, human sacrifice was followed by the ritual of sarcophagy, where the flesh of the victim was consumed by the participants.”

Synonyms

  • anthropophagy
  • cannibalism

Antonyms

  • altruism
  • selflessness