Local Myths Link Cannibalism to Courage Belief
In the Kongo region lore holds that eating an explorer grants the eater the victim’s brains and boldness. The belief ties perilous acts to personal virtue.
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1928
Page
4
In the Kongo region lore holds that eating an explorer grants the eater the victim’s brains and boldness. The belief ties perilous acts to personal virtue.
The Representative Assembly met on Monday October 13 with minutes approved. A motion funded the Student Fellowship Drive continuation and Alberta Falck was named chair of the 1928 Drive. An exhibit of modern artists works is planned replacing a poster for two months. Committees were formed to inspect Milbank lockers and assess display practicality.
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