A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Unlike many ancient inscriptions that record historical events, the texts of the Maya codices focus on more mysterious topics like astronomy and calendars, often appearing as almanacs and prophecies.
Unfortunately, only a few have survived the region's harsh climate and the destruction by Spanish priests in the 16th century. The Dresden, Madrid, and Paris codices have been studied for many years, but despite that many clues have been offered, the histories of these priceless documents - before reaching Europe - remain unknown.
Fragment of the Dresden Codex depicting eclipses, multiplication tables, and the flood. (circa 1200). Public Domain
The authenticity of a fourth, the Grolier Codex (also called the “Maya Codex of Mexico”), was debated for quite some time, but recent research suggests the document is genuine too.
The Maya codices are screenfold manuscripts of varying lengths, which contain ritual and divinatory almanacs, as well as astronomical tables, incorporating hieroglyphic captions and dates within one or several calendar systems. The codices also feature deities in anthropomorphic and animal form.
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