Ötzi the Iceman

The Iceman better known as Otzi, was found buried within the ice of the Alps in the 1990’s. Ever since then people have tried to come up with theories for how Oetzi was murdered over 5,000 years ago. He lived at the end of the Ice age, and the beginning of the stone age. Otzi was five feet two inches tall and around forty to fifty years old. He had been a person of large significance during his time. Now in the 21st century we might have a clue as to why he died. Otzi died after retreating from…

For thousands of years tattooing has been a major part of communities and cultures. Whether it be for a religious reason or to mark a person in a group, tattoos have made their way through history. Nowadays most of the older generations see tattooing as harmful and not acceptable for society, but much of the younger generations see tattooing as a way of self-expression and extremely common. Getting tattoos has changed over time; in the past it was mainly used for religious reasons, but in more…

Tattoos have been around for centuries. The art of tattooing is done in a multitude of different ways. Some methods are much more primitive than others. For example, Tebori is an ancient Japanese tattooing style that has very few artists. In Tebori, the artist uses a sharp bamboo stick and repeatedly stabs it into the skin of the canvas. (Wofford). The electric needle gun used in modern tattoo parlors vibrate at 190 times per second and have a built in reserve for ink so it can be applied…

Tattoos have existed for 5,200 years. The first true siting of tattoos were on three Egyptian mummies and on Iceman. Most of these tattoos were on women. These tattoos were symbols of pagan rituals. Ancient tattoos usually had some spiritual meaning which was shown through a complex work of patterns. Although tattoos have been popular and are gaining even more popularity, they are not the best for anyone. Tattoos are harmful for human health. They contain traces of metals that could lead to…

Based on Otzi’s belongings I think he was a hunter. IF he was a farmer I believe he would have brought some of his own food with him. Even though he had arthritis he seems to be too skilled with a bow and arrow to just be a farmer since 1 arrow had 2 different people’s blood on it. I also think he lives with a group of people since he was whipworm. Whipworm is spread by human poop which makes me think he can’t get sick of his own poop. I don’t believe he died from this illness since he does not…

tattoos, joint pain can be reduced, the immune system can be strengthened, and positive chemical responses can be triggered. Tattoos have multiple medical benefits. Joint pain can be reduced from the help of tattoos. “Iceman,” a frozen mummy was found in the Alps. Upon the finding of “Iceman” scientists discovered he was about five thousand and three hundred years old. “Iceman's” body was blanketed with tattoos. According to world-renowned tattoo expert, Dr. Lars Krutak, “Eighty- five percent…

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