In these wars the Tupi would normally try to capture their enemies to later kill them in cannibalistic rituals.[3] The warriors captured from other Tupi tribes were eaten as it was believed by the Indians that this would lead to their strength being absorbed and digested; thus, in fear of absorbing weakness, they chose only to sacrifice warriors perceived to be strong and brave. For the Tupi warriors, even when prisoners, it was a great honor to die valiantly during battle or to display courage during the festivities leading to the sacrifice.[4] The Tupi have also been documented to eat the remains of dead relatives as a form of honoring them.[5]