Aids to the Study of the Maya Codices / Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1884-85, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1888, pages 253-372

Name: Aids to the Study of the Maya Codices / Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1884-85, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1888, pages 253-372
Author: Cyrus Thomas

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An analytical study of Maya pictorial manuscripts that examines numeral systems—chiefly those in the Dresden codex—graphic signs, and the likely meanings of characters and motifs. The author cautions against alphabetic readings derived from Landa, favors cautious comparative reconstruction, and catalogues animal and deity symbols, ornamental elements, and possible phonetic features, illustrating arguments with copied plates, tables, and detailed descriptions to support paleographic interpretation.

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Cyrus Thomas

Cyrus Thomas was an American archaeologist and ethnologist known for his significant contributions to the study of Native American cultures, particularly the Maya civilization. He served as a prominent figure in the Bureau of Ethnology, where he published several influential reports. His notable works include "Aids to the Study of the Maya Codices," which delves into the complexities of Maya writing systems, and "Burial Mounds of the Northern Sections of the United States," where he explored the archaeological significance of burial mounds. Thomas's research has played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of indigenous cultures and their historical contexts.