Astronomy in the Maya Codices: Memoirs, American Philosophical Society (Vol. 265)
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The Precolumbian Maya were closely attuned to the movements of the Sun and the Moon, the stars and the planets. Their rituals and daily tasks were performed according to a timetable established by these celestial bodies, a timetable based on a highly complex calendar system. Agriculture provided the foundation for their civilization, and the skies served as a kind of farmer's almanac for when to plant and when to harvest. In this remarkable volume,...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0871692651
ISBN13:9780871692658
Release Date:January 2011
Publisher:American Philosophical Society Press
Length:907 Pages
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