Open AccessA New Interpretation of Otzi, the Iceman
Author(s) -
Gustav Kristensen
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
sustainability in environment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2470-6388
pISSN - 2470-637X
DOI - 10.22158/se.v4n3p156
Subject(s) - milestone , interpretation (philosophy) , context (archaeology) , acupuncture , history , china , epistemology , medicine , philosophy , alternative medicine , archaeology , pathology , linguistics
China is the home of acupuncture, but the origin of this treatment method is unclear. The discovery of Ötzi is a milestone in the discussion of acupuncture and has led to a new interpretation of cause and effect. An interpretation, according to which Europe is the pioneer ahead of China. The literature distinguishes between “a form of acupuncture” and “acupuncture”. This distinction is superfluous in a historical context.