Indian Vlogger Meets Indonesian Cannibalistic Tribe Asks, ‘What Does Human Flesh Taste Like?’

Viral News: Indian travel vlogger Dheeraj Meena recently travelled deep into the jungles of Indonesia to meet the Korowai tribe, often referred to as the 'human-eating tribe,' sharing his rare experience on Instagram.

Meena documented his encounter with the isolated Korowai, a tribe that has lived away from modern society for centuries, surviving primarily through hunting, gathering, and fishing.

The ‘Man-Eating’ Tribe

The Korowai people, navtie to Papua province, Indonesia, were historically known for practicing cannibalism. While it is now widely believed that their cannibalistic practices were rooted in spiritual and social beliefs, the practice has largely died out over time.

Meena shared that he took a flight, followed by a 10-hour boat journey, and trekked for four hours through dense jungle to reach the tribe.

“The Korowai live in extremely remote areas, maintaining a traditional lifestyle. They hunt for survival, don’t wear clothes, and men and women live in separate houses,” Meena wrote on Instagram, adding that the Korowai build their homes in treehouses high above the ground.

Do You Eat Humans?

During his visit, Meena asked the Korowai about their infamous reputation.

“We heard that the Korowai eat humans. Is that true? Do you eat humans?” he asked a member of the tribe.

The tribesman explained that cannibalism was practiced in the past but has not been observed for the last 16 years. 

He revealed that during tribal conflicts, groups would sometimes kill and eat their rivals, particularly those who captured women. However, this practice is no longer part of their culture.

Meena described the Korowai people as warm and welcoming, and he spent several days learning about their daily lives and customs. He asked another question that intrigued many of his followers: ‘’What does human flesh taste like?''

While a Korowai man stated that his father had consumed human flesh, he said that the tribe no longer does so. Meena noted that due to ethical and legal reasons, the taste of human flesh is not widely documented. However, rare accounts from anthropologists suggest that human meat is somewhat similar to pork or veal, with a texture resembling beef.

Although the Korowai were once known for ritual cannibalism, anthropologists believe the practice largely ended in the 21st century as the tribe came into more frequent contact with the outside world. Some recent research even suggests that certain Korowai members maintain the myth of cannibalism to attract tourists fascinated by their reputation.