It's not pagan, but I found this in a friend's recipe box and couldn't resist sharing it.

Elephant Stew

1 elephant
brown gravy
salt & pepper to taste
2 rabbits (optional)

Cut elephant into bite sized pieces.  This should take about 2 months.  (Allow time).  Cover with brown gravy, cook over kerosene fire for 4 weeks @ 465 F.

Yield:  3,800 servings

Note:   If more people are expected, two rabbits may be added.  Do this only if necessary, as most people do not like to find a hare in their stew.

oddly funny!!!!!

use cumin to take care of that "gamey" taste...