Complete The Paris Codex: Handbook For A Maya Priest Device [NiAtVxOJ]

The Paris Codex: A Maya Priest's Handbook

Discover the ancient wisdom of the Maya civilization with "Complete The Paris Codex: Handbook For A Maya Priest Device [NiAtVxOJ]," a groundbreaking study by Bruce Love. This first edition, published by the University of Texas Press in 1994, offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the four surviving pre-Columbian codices: the Paris Codex. This folio-bound volume, richly illustrated and meticulously indexed, provides an in-depth look into the Maya priest's guide to divination, prophecy, and history.

Unique Content and Features

"The Paris Codex" contains twenty-two screen-folded pages filled with hieroglyphs, painted figures, and calendrical calculations. This invaluable resource covers a range of topics, including calendrical cycles, weather almanacs, the influence of God C, and the Maya constellations. Bruce Love's ethnographic approach analyzes the codex's use by Maya priests, offering insights into the belief system and its continuity through time. Key features of this codex include:

• Calendrical Sycles: Explore the katuns, tuns, and uinals that Maya priests used to read history and predict the future.
• Maya Constellations: Delve into the "signs of the night" that do not necessarily correspond to modern zodiac constellations.

Target Audience and Practical Uses

Whether you are a scholar, an amateur, or simply fascinated by ancient civilizations, "The Paris Codex" offers a unique and enriching experience. This publication is ideal for anyone interested in the Maya culture, history, and spirituality. It provides a bridge between the past and the present, allowing readers to understand the Maya cosmos and its intricate cycles. The Paris Codex is not just a historical document; it is a window into the Maya world, offering insights into their divinatory practices, prophecies, and historical narratives.