However, certain “lurid details of cannibalistic practices may have been provided by the Batak themselves in an effort to prevent outsiders from penetrating into their lands, ” says Leonard Y. Andaya, a professor of history.
Namun, menurut Leonard Y. Andaya, seorang profesor sejarah, beberapa ” perincian yang mengerikan tentang praktek kanibal boleh jadi direkayasa oleh orang Batak sendiri agar orang luar takut memasuki daerah mereka ”.