Well, in the ancient days, there was a small group of cannibals who were terrible at hunting. They would often mistake animals for humans and vice versa. One time, they thought they had caught a group of humans but when they started preparing their 'meal', they realized it was just a bunch of monkeys dressed in old clothes that some traders had left behind. They were so disappointed and their bumbling attempts at being proper cannibals was quite a funny story in the annals of ancient cannibal tales.
In ancient Rome, there were rumors and some historical accounts that during times of great turmoil, such as when a city was under siege and food was scarce, cannibalism might have occurred. However, it's difficult to prove these accounts with absolute certainty as they are often part of the broader historical narrative that includes exaggeration and speculation. But it does suggest that in the face of extreme conditions, the idea of cannibalism has been a part of human history in different forms since ancient times.
No. As I mentioned the case of Armin Meiwes, which is a modern - day true cannibal story. It shows that such extreme and disturbing behavior can still occur in contemporary society, although it is extremely rare.
Yes. For example, the story of the Bodhidharma facing the wall. While it may not seem funny at first, but the idea of him sitting and facing the wall for years is quite an interesting and somewhat comical image. It shows his extreme dedication, yet in a way that can make you chuckle at the thought of someone just sitting there for so long.
In some old folklore literature, there are stories that might be considered in this vein. For instance, in certain tales of ogres and monsters that eat humans. One such story has an ogre who is so clumsy that when he tries to catch and eat a group of travelers, he keeps tripping over his own feet. The travelers manage to outwit him by leading him into a maze - like forest where he gets lost. This story uses the idea of the 'cannibalistic' ogre in a somewhat comical way.
Yes. There was a cannibal who was always late for the feasts. His tribe mates would scold him. One day he showed up early but with a very small person. He said, 'I got this one on my way here, he's just an appetizer because I'm always late for the main course.' This shows the warped sense of humor that can be associated with the concept of cannibalism in fictional and comical stories.
In ancient China, there was a story of a martial artist who boasted that he could defeat any opponent with his bare hands. But when he faced a small monkey that stole his food, he chased it around for hours, slipping and falling many times. The monkey just easily evaded him, making his big talk seem rather silly.
Yes. In ancient Greek mythology, there were tales of demons like the Lamia. She was a half - woman, half - snake demon who preyed on children. She was said to have a terrifying appearance and a thirst for blood.
Ancient Rome also had some spooky Halloween - like stories. They had a festival of the dead around the same time of year. There were tales of ghosts of the departed coming back to visit their old homes. If the living didn't pay proper respect to the dead during this time, it was said that bad luck would befall them. This was a scary thought as people were very superstitious in those days.
Yes, there are. For example, the story of the triremes in ancient Greece. Triremes were the main warships of the time. The Battle of Salamis was a famous naval battle where the Greek triremes defeated the much larger Persian fleet. The Greeks used their superior seamanship and knowledge of the local waters to their advantage. They were able to outmaneuver the Persians and ram their ships, achieving a great victory that had a major impact on the course of history.
πI recommend the following two novels to you: " Back to Life in Ancient Times " was a historical fiction novel. It was about an ordinary kid from the modern world who traveled to the ancient world and became the focus of attention of all the people here, walking on the path of the king. " Abduct a Prince to Bow to the Court " was an ancient romance novel. It was about a modern professional woman and her bloodthirsty boss in ancient times who got along after an accidental transmigration. It was full of emotions and suspense. I hope you like my recommendation.π