Tollund Man

 

This article/website is about the Tollund Man. The Tollund man is a mummified corpse. It was a man who lived in the 5th century BC. The Tollund man was discovered May 5,1950 in a peat bog near Tollund, Denmark. What makes this case so interesting is how well his body is preserved after all these years. His preservation was so good you could see the wrinkles in his face down to the stubble on his chin. He is one of the most famous bog bodies in the world. The purpose of the article is to educate and help people understand more about bog bodies. The circumstances of the Tollund Man's death are the subject of much speculation. Some researchers believe that he was a sacrificial victim, possibly as an offering to the gods or as a punishment for a crime. The man's last meal, which was found in his stomach, consisted of a porridge made from various seeds, suggesting that he may have eaten a ceremonial last meal before his death. For archaeologists and historians, bog bodies like as the Tollund Man present a rare chance to gain insight into the customs, beliefs, and knowledge of past societies. These remains' preservation in peat bogs offers a glimpse into life in the Iron Age and even previous eras. Researchers investigating a section of Tollund Man's colon discovered that he also had multiple parasite diseases from whipworms and mawworms, as well as the first documented case of tapeworm ever discovered in an ancient body preserved in a swamp.

Tollund Man

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Smithsonian Magazine  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/europe-bog-bodies-reveal-secrets-180962770/ The Tollund Man body appeared rubbery and deflated .

Live Science https://www.livescience.com/bog-body-tollund-man-last-meal.html the Tollund Man had several parasitic infections .

National Geographic https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/tollund-mans-last-meal The Tollund Man was discovered in North-Central Denmark.