Definition
omophagic
adjective
- relating to or practicing the eating of raw flesh, especially in religious or ritual contexts
Usage: rare; historical; chiefly used in anthropological or religious studies contexts
Examples
- Ancient Greek texts describe omophagic rituals performed by followers of Dionysus.
- The anthropologist studied omophagic practices in certain ceremonial traditions.
- Omophagic consumption was part of some mystery cult observances in antiquity.