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Commentary On The Maya Manuscript In The Royal Public Library Of Dresden

Commentary On The Maya Manuscript In The Royal Public Library Of Dresden

Forstemann, Ernst
Parker, A. M.
Wesselhoeft, Selma

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ISBN10: 1163090026
ISBN13: 9781163090022
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Commentary On The Maya Manuscript In The Royal Public Library Of Dresden is a detailed analysis of a Mayan manuscript found in the Royal Public Library of Dresden. The author, Ernst Forstemann, was a German scholar who specialized in the study of Mayan culture and language. The manuscript in question, known as the Dresden Codex, is one of the few surviving examples of Mayan hieroglyphic writing. Forstemann's commentary provides a thorough examination of the manuscript's content, structure, and symbolism. He discusses the various sections of the codex, including its astronomical and calendrical information, as well as its depictions of gods and rituals. He also provides translations of the hieroglyphic text, along with detailed explanations of their meanings and significance.In addition to his analysis of the manuscript itself, Forstemann also provides historical context for the codex and its creation. He discusses the Mayan civilization, their writing system, and their cultural practices. He also examines the history of the manuscript's discovery and acquisition by the Royal Public Library of Dresden.Overall, Commentary On The Maya Manuscript In The Royal Public Library Of Dresden is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of an important artifact of Mayan culture. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history, language, and symbolism of the Mayan civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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