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Understanding Maya Mathematics and Calendar Systems

Explore the intricate relationship between Maya mathematics and their unique calendar system. This comprehensive overview covers the Maya enumeration of numbers from 0 to 19, including various head variants, arithmetic principles, and day names with approximate meanings. Uncover the significance of key day names such as Imix (Waterlily), K'an (Corn), and Ahaw (Lord), alongside their symbolic interpretations. Additionally, learn about Maya Long Count dates and access related resources for deeper understanding. Dive into this fascinating world of ancient mathematics and timekeeping!

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Understanding Maya Mathematics and Calendar Systems

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  1. Mathematics and the Calendar

  2. Maya Enumeration 0-19

  3. Maya Numbers and Head Variants

  4. Parsing Maya Numbers

  5. Maya Arithmetic

  6. Maya Day Names & Approximate Meanings Imix Waterlily Chuwen Frog Ik' Wind Eb Skull Ak'bal Night Ben Corn stalk K'an Corn Ix Jaguar Chikchan Snake Men Eagle Kimi Death head Kib Shell Manik' Hand Kaban Earth Lamat Venus Etz'nab Flint Muluk Water Kawak Storm cloud Ok Dog Ahaw Lord

  7. Month Names and Approximate Meanings Pohp Mat Yax Green ?? Wo ?? Zak White ?? Sip ?? Keh Red ?? Sotz' Bat Mak ?? Sek ?? K'ank'in ?? Xul Dog Muwan Owl Yaxk'in New Sun Pax ?? Mol Water K'ayab Turtle Ch'en Black ?? Kumk'u ??

  8. Reading Maya Long Count dates

  9. http://users.hartwick.edu/hartleyc/mayacalendar/mayacalendar.htmlhttp://users.hartwick.edu/hartleyc/mayacalendar/mayacalendar.html

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