Once upon a time, in a land so old,
Lived a shaman with stories untold.
He knew of theories and evidence so rare,
Of things that were preserved and ancient beyond compare.

One day he spoke of a corpse so cold,
Found in a glacier that was centuries old.
The body was preserved, like a work of art,
And carbon dating revealed it was from the past.

The shaman knew of tattoos and acupuncture too,
Of how they helped with ailments like arthritis, so true.
He said, "These ancient ways of healing are still wise,
And they can help us even now, in our own lives."

So let us learn from this shaman so old,
Of the secrets of the past that still hold.
And let us honor the evidence they bear,
Of a world that was once so different and rare.

Reflections

1. What are some of the ancient healing practices that the shaman talks about in the story, and how do they differ from modern medicine?
2. What can we learn from the discovery of the preserved corpse found in the glacier, and how might it help us understand more about the past?
3. Why do you think it's important to learn about and understand the history and traditions of different cultures and societies?
4. Do you think that some of the ancient healing practices mentioned in the story might still be useful today, and if so, why?
5. How might the story of the shaman and his secrets inspire you to learn more about the mysteries of the past and the ways in which people lived and healed themselves in different times and places?