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Lifestyle and Times of Lindow Man
Shortly after Lindow Man's discovery, scientists dated Lindow Man. By examining his body, scientists discovered that Lindow Man had died between A.D. 50 and A.D. 100. This made the body over two thousand years old. Evidence of Lindow Man’s final hours, recovered from examinations of his body, revealed that the blow to the head, followed by garrotting and finally bleeding suggested a ceremonial “triple death”. The method of death, alongside the high copper content discovered on various parts of Lindow Man’s skin led to the belief that Lindow Man was chosen as a sacrifice to protect his people from the invasion of the Claudio-Romans. The copper is thought to have been painted on Lindow Man’s skin prior to his death. Thus, the religious belief of Lindow Man’s community was based primarily on human sacrifices, as yearly sacrifices were made to the Gods to avoid disease and disaster. More about Lindow Man’s lifestyle was revealed when scientists examined his overall health. Lindow Man was reported to have suffered from the early onset of osteoarthritis. The enamel on Lindow Man’s teeth had decayed, but despite the acidic conditions in the bog, the teeth were relatively healthy, with no cavities. By investigating his stomach, scientists discovered that Lindow Man had been suffering from a severe case of whip worm and maw worm.

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