Introduction to the Study of the Maya Hieroglyphs (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Sylvanus Griswold Morley

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133199702X ISBN 13 : 9781331997023

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the living mathematics of the Maya — a clear, student-friendly guide to hieroglyphs, calendars, and dating systems.

This edition explains how Maya numbers work, how dates are recorded, and how calendars connect to real history and monuments. This introductory text helps readers see how glyphs encode time, events, and culture without getting lost in jargon. It presents practical methods for reading codices, interpreting dates, and understanding the calendar rounds that shaped Maya life.

• Step-by-step explanations of the Maya numeral system and time-period glyphs
• How calendars and Long Count dates are built and read
• Guidance on deciphering inscriptions on monuments and codices
• Context for the cultural and historical background behind the time records

Ideal for students and curious readers beginning their study of Maya writing, calendars, and chronology. The material offers accessible entry points into a complex, ancient system, helping you connect glyphs to dates and events with confidence.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133199702X
• ISBN 13: 9781331997023
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 370
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