This does not exclude the theoretical possibility that in the case of a fortunate combination of mutations there could be a person who lives longer. Some scientists estimate that in case of the most ideal conditions people can live up to 127 years. Outside of mythology, the record for the maximum verified lifespan in the modern world is 122 + 1⁄ 2 years for women ( Jeanne Calment) and 116 years for men ( Jiroemon Kimura). It also allows us to determine the age of human remains with a fair degree of precision. Modern science indicates various ways in which genetics, diet, and lifestyle affect human longevity. 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. While literal interpretations of such myths may appear to indicate extraordinarily long lifespans, many scholars believe such figures may be the result of incorrect translations of number systems through various languages, coupled along with the cultural and symbolic significance of certain numbers. 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 which current scientific evidence does not support, nor the reasons for the claims.
Jurōjin, the Japanese god of longevity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods For modern, or complete, unvalidated supercentenarian claims, see Longevity claims. For validated specific supercentenarian claims by modern standards, see List of the verified oldest people. This article is about myths related to humans or other beings living to extreme ages.
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