Longevity myths are traditions about long-lived people (generally
supercentenarians), either as individuals or groups of people, and
practices that have been believed to confer longevity, but for which
scientific evidence does not support the ages claimed or the reasons
for the claims. While literal interpretations of such myths may appear
to indicate extraordinarily long lifespans, many scholars believe such
figures may be the result of incorrect translation of numbering
systems through various languages coupled by the cultural and/or
symbolic significance of certain numbers.The phrase "longevity
tradition" may include "purifications, rituals, longevity practices,
meditations, and alchemy" that have been believed to confer greater
human longevity, especially in Chinese culture.Modern science
indicates various ways in which genetics, diet, and lifestyle affect
human longevity. It also allows us to determine the age of human
remains with a fair degree of precision.Several parts of the Hebrew
Bible, including the Torah, Joshua, Job, and 2 Chronicles, mention
individuals with lifespans up to the 969 years of Methuselah.
supercentenarians), either as individuals or groups of people, and
practices that have been believed to confer longevity, but for which
scientific evidence does not support the ages claimed or the reasons
for the claims. While literal interpretations of such myths may appear
to indicate extraordinarily long lifespans, many scholars believe such
figures may be the result of incorrect translation of numbering
systems through various languages coupled by the cultural and/or
symbolic significance of certain numbers.The phrase "longevity
tradition" may include "purifications, rituals, longevity practices,
meditations, and alchemy" that have been believed to confer greater
human longevity, especially in Chinese culture.Modern science
indicates various ways in which genetics, diet, and lifestyle affect
human longevity. It also allows us to determine the age of human
remains with a fair degree of precision.Several parts of the Hebrew
Bible, including the Torah, Joshua, Job, and 2 Chronicles, mention
individuals with lifespans up to the 969 years of Methuselah.
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