Cosmology, calendars, and horizon-based astronomy in ancient Mesoamerica

By Susan Milbrath, Anne S. Dowd

Subjects: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, America, history, Archaeoastronomy, Maya astronomy, Aztec astronomy, Indian calendar

Description: ""This book is an interdisciplinary tour-de-force that establishes the critical role astronomy played in the religious and civic lives of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica. Providing examples of how pre-Columbian peoples merged ideas about the cosmos with those concerning calendar and astronomy, and showcases the value of detailed examinations of astronomical data for understanding ancient cultures."--Provided by publisher"--