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#446 – Ed Barnhart: Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Lost Civilizations of South America

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The Maya Calendar Unveiled

This chapter explores the complexities of the Maya calendar, focusing on its key components: the Tzolk'in, Haab, and Long Count systems. It highlights how these calendars not only reflect sophisticated mathematical understanding but also cultural significance, shaping the identities and lives of modern Maya people. Additionally, the chapter debunks myths surrounding the 2012 apocalypse, emphasizing instead the Maya's ongoing interpretation of time as cyclical and enduring.

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