In times of severe famine, desperation can drive people to extreme measures. While cannibalism is extremely rare and taboo in most societies, historical accounts suggest certain patterns when it has occurred:
Victims of Circumstance
Those who die naturally from starvation or disease may be consumed first, as a last resort by the living. This avoids the moral and practical difficulties of killing someone.
Vulnerable Groups
Sadly, the most vulnerable members of society are often at highest risk:
Children: There are accounts of parents resorting to eating children during famines, including horrific reports from the Great Famine of 1315-1317.
Women: Some historical examples mention women being targeted, like the gruesome case during the Starving Time in colonial Jamestown where a man allegedly killed and ate his wife.
Elderly or Infirm: Those perceived as less able to contribute to survival efforts may be at higher risk.
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