The person who is sexually attracted to or has sex with dead bodies is termed as a Necrophiliac . A necrophiliac may indulge in ways of oral sex, penile-vaginal intercourse to anal intercourse with the corpse, or even masturbation in the presence of the body. The term Necrophilia has been derived from the Greek words “nekro” which means dead body and the word “philios’ ‘ which means love and attraction. Keeping these two definitions in mind, necrophilia can be simply described as the attraction to a dead body . Necrophilia Necrophilia is a term derived from the Greek words philios (attraction to/love) and nekros ( dead body ) and involves the sexual attraction to a dead body . Surprisingly, necrophilia dates back hundreds of years and has been documented in Greek mythology, ancient cultures, the Greco-Roman period, the middle ages, and in the modern era (Aggrawal, 2009). Mortuary attendants and funeral home workers have been known to be caught sexually assaulting corpses, and there have been ... Necrophilia: its characteristics, psychological causes, and treatment options. Understand this rare disorder from a clinical and forensic perspective.
