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Cannibal Mound

Description:

A Cannibal Mound refers to a historical monument or burial mound constructed by indigenous Amerindian tribes in North America. These mounds often serve as a burial site for revered figures or warriors, and some are associated with cannibalistic rituals conducted by certain tribes.

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As a noun:

1. The archaeologists discovered a significant Cannibal Mound during their excavation of the ancient Native American settlement.

2. Native American tribes believe that the spirits of their ancestors rest within the sacred Cannibal Mounds.

As a verb:

1. The ancient tribe used to cannibalize their enemies as part of a gruesome ritual, leaving behind haunting stories in the history of the Cannibal Mounds.

2. The tribe would cannibalize the remains of their fallen warriors and place their bones within the Cannibal Mound to ensure a strong defense against their enemies.

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