Why have bodies been found in the bogs of northern Europe?

Thousands of years ago, the early people of Europe thought that bogs were places where they could communicate with gods and goddesses as well as dead relatives. 

They made offerings in the bogs, to please the gods or perhaps to ask for something. Cauldrons, jewelry, and even wagons were deposited in the bogs to curry special favor. 

Sometimes people were sacrificed in or near the bogs and buried there, as the ultimate offering.

 

 

For more information about bogs and bog bodies, read James M. Deem's

Bodies from the Bog

 

BOG BODY STORIES AT jamesmdeem.com

Bog Body Story 1 (The story of Lindow Man)

Bog Body Story 2 (The discovery of Grauballe Man)

 
 

 

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