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Booklet/planner calendar featuring ancient Maya 20-day months synchronized with standard Gregorian calendar months. A 30-page introduction graphically illustrates and explains Maya calendar fundamentals and the significance of the 13th bak'tun cycle's completion on December 21, 2012. Maya "month" graphics are presented in the style of rubbings of carved stone glyphs. Calendar date pages formatted in 7-day week pages with Maya day glyphs and numbers for each day.
This booklet-planner calendar explores the intricate system of the ancient Maya calendar, aligning its unique 20-day months with the familiar Gregorian calendar. It provides a detailed introduction to Maya calendar fundamentals, including the significance of the 13th bak'tun cycle's completion, through graphical illustrations. The calendar pages themselves are designed with 7-day weeks, featuring Maya day glyphs and numbers for each date.
This work appears to be a specialized calendar and reference tool, likely appealing to enthusiasts of ancient Mesoamerican cultures, history, and calendrical systems. Its detailed approach to Maya calendar fundamentals and the specific focus on the 2012 cycle completion suggest it is aimed at readers seeking an in-depth understanding of this particular calendrical event and its historical context. The format as a booklet-planner indicates a practical application for users interested in tracking dates according to this ancient system.
Page Count:
108
Publication Date:
2012-10-01
Publisher:
Paul Johnson
ISBN-10:
0984886532
ISBN-13:
9780984886531
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