Animal Figures in the Maya Codices by Alfred M. Tozzer and Glover M. Allen

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Author Tozzer, Alfred M. (Alfred Marston), 1877-1954
Author Allen, Glover M. (Glover Morrill), 1879-1942
LoC No. 10023192
Title Animal Figures in the Maya Codices
Series Title Papers of the Peabody museum of American archaeology and ethnology, vol. IV, no. 3
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Summary "Animal Figures in the Maya Codices" by Alfred M. Tozzer and Glover M. Allen is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the interpretation and analysis of animal figures frequently found in ancient Maya codices, aiming to identify the various species depicted and their significance within the context of Maya culture and writing systems. This study highlights the connection between these animal representations and the religious and calendrical practices of the Maya people. The opening of this publication sets the stage for a thorough examination of animal symbolism within the surviving codices from the Maya civilization. It begins with a note indicating the intentions behind the research, which was initiated by the Peabody Museum Committee on Central American Research. The authors discuss the Maya's use of animal depictions in their codices, drawn with either realistic or stylized elements, and the influence of these figures on their mythology, astronomy, and ceremonial practices. The introduction outlines the rarity and significance of the three known Maya codices—Dresden, Tro-Cortesianus, and Peresianus—and prepares the reader for an in-depth discussion on the various ways animals are represented, their cultural importance, and the methods used for their identification. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
LoC Class F1401: Latin America local history: General
Subject Mayas -- Antiquities
Subject Mayan languages -- Writing
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EBook-No. 19042
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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