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Dear friends – I won’t be posting until Monday, as we’ll have company by Luna and her mom!! See you and be well!!!

The Tollund Man was alive during the first part of the Iron Age. He was about 30 years old when his life ended by hanging.

At the time of the Tollund Man there were various burial customs in Denmark, but the one thing they had in common was that cremation was part of them all - except for the small group of people who were sacrificed. They were placed in the bogs without being cremated. That is also why it's most likely that the Tollundmanden was sacrificed to the gods.
After the hanging the Tollund Man was cut down from the tree and carried to the bog. In the peat bog an excavation had already been emptied of water. The grave was located right next to a pathway paved with planks which cut across the bog. Tollund Man was carefully and respectfully placed in the grave because now he belonged to the gods. His eyes and his mouth were closed as if he were asleep. Within a short period of time the water rose in the grave and it soon covered him. The gods had accepted their sacrifice. This very respectful way of treating him indicates most properly that he was no criminal, but a sacrifice.

Read more about him on this page and DO read the different links to the different "chapters":

http://www.tollundman.dk/default.asp
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Elfie

"THEY" did not preserve it, the bog preserved it and then "they" made it so that it would last when it wasn't in the bog any longer! It's the most remarkable find made in Denmark, his face is as if it had been alive yesterday!!! His beard has grown and he looks content and peaceful! Thanks Peggy - we will!!! Hugs!! :-)))

Peggystarr3

His face looks like a mask. If it is his own, how did they preserve it? This is just remarkable and so much fun learning. Thanks, Hanne, for the excellent instruction. Enjoy your weekend with your precious granddaughter and daughter. Hugs-:)))

Elfie

Thanks Lunie - you are so welcome.. :-)))))

Dilubreuer

a sell preserved specimen, Thanks Hanne. your efforts are well appreciated and we are making use of it.

Elfie

You are so welcome, Edna! Thanks! :-)))

miztarefet

Hanne , Thanks for all the time invested to bring us this ancient history .
It is SO interesting !! ... :-)))

Elfie

I can't but agree jerrys, I'm hooked by these old times.... thanks :-)))

jerrys

Fascinating image and backstory. Thanks, hanne.

hanne9

Yes, isn't it? He's an unbelievable sight, Barb!! To stand in front of him makes you speechless.. thanks we will - :-))))

Very interesting, amazing the way the bog preserved the body.
Have fun with Luna and your daughter, looking forward to new pictures, she is such a little cutie!
Take care. Barb

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