Entity: HANNIBAL-LECTER
Hannibal Lecter is a fictional character known for being a sophisticated, psychopathic serial killer who engages in cannibalism. Created by novelist Thomas Harris, Lecter was a respected forensic psychiatrist before his capture and incarceration. He is infamous for his intelligence, charm, and love of consuming human flesh.
HANNIBAL-LECTER
Etymology
Hannibal Lecter is a fictional character created by the novelist Thomas Harris.
Definition
Hannibal Lecter is a sophisticated, psychopathic serial killer who engages in cannibalism, known for his intelligence, charm, and love of consuming human flesh.
Historical Context
Hannibal Lecter is a character in books by the crime drama writer Thomas Harris. Several of these books have been made into movies. Lecter was also the main character in an NBC television show called Hannibal.
Cultural Significance
Hannibal Lecter has become an iconic figure in popular culture, known for his intelligence, charm, and chilling portrayal of a cannibalistic serial killer.
Related Concepts
- Cannibalism
- Serial Killer
- Forensic Psychiatry
See Also
A sophisticated, psychopathic serial killer who engages in cannibalism, known for his intelligence, charm, and love of consuming human flesh.