I understand that this 13-day period is known as the trecena, but why does this exist? I don't understand the significance of that number, nor where it came from.

The 20 named days each had a cultural connection, so I can understand their significance.

I'm pretty sure it's Ix Chel but parts of it just don't fit.

She first shows up in 1955 on the reverse of this note (https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note332465.html).

She also shows up on the 1972–1983 note (https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note213218.html) and the 1983–1989 note (https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note209084.html) before disappearing.

Reasons I think it's Ix Chel: There aren't too many other choices.

Reasons it might not be: If she's holding anything in classic art, it's a bowl of water she's pouring out, or a rabbit, not a bowl or incense or whatever she has.

Any help would be appreciated, TIA!

If so can someone educate me on some of the popular myths?

Hello everyone! I’m a scuba diver that recently discovered cenote diving and I’m quite obsessed with it, what it meant for the mayans etc… I would love to talk to someone who knows a lot about it. I also would like to know which mayan glyph represents a cenote (sacred sinkhole), because I keep finding different ones. Thank you so much for you answers and love from Yucatán! Jo

Title. Got this on vacation does anyone know how to read it or what it means? TIA

Is there a way to find out what Maya tribe my fiance is from? His grandfather spoke one of the native languages, however he died when my fiances dad was young so he doesn't remember much.

A question for Guatemalans/Mexicans/Yucatec Maya, out of curiosity:

How is the "Caste" War talked about in modern day (native) communities in the area? Is this topic taught extensively at school or is it something the governments would rather forget? Is it rather a source of pride or sadness? Please feel free to share your experiences!

¿Cómo se habla de la Guerra de "Castas" en las comunidades (nativas) modernas en el aréa? ¿Es una tema se enseña ampliamente en las escuelas o es una tema que los gobiernos preferirían olvidar? ¿Es un motivo de orgullo o de tristeza? ¡Quiero oir tus experiencias! Gracias!

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If yes, what’s the meaning?

So I've discovered that obviously 2012 was the new beginning of time and not the end etc...

Now this is something nobody would ever understand, but since 2012 was the start... 2406 will be the next start of the cycle... Now this has been made with our knowlege of how it should be, but with any coin their is a flip side to everything... After 2012 the calendar has actually flipped and is now in reverse until 2406 then will flip back.

To explore the concept of reading the Mayan calendar in reverse and using this idea to pluck up a date, we will focus on the concept of significant past events and their reversed interpretation to predict or symbolize future events.

Conceptual Approach

1. Identify Significant Past Events:
   • Select notable historical events linked to specific Katuns or periods in the Mayan calendar.
2. Reverse Interpretation:
   • Use these events in reverse to find a future date that might carry similar symbolic significance.

Example: Katun 11 Ahau and Katun 13 Ahau

We will reverse the cycles and interpret them to find a future significant date.

Historical Event in Katun 11 Ahau

• Spanish Conquest of the Yucatán (around 1527–1546)

Historical Event in Katun 13 Ahau

• End of the Previous Long Count Cycle (December 21, 2012)

Step-by-Step Process

1. Reverse Katun 11 Ahau:

   • The Spanish conquest symbolizes significant societal upheaval and transformation.

2. Reverse Katun 13 Ahau:

   • The end of the Long Count cycle symbolizes the end of an era and the beginning of a new one.

Current Katun

• We are currently in Katun 11.

Identify Future Katun

• If we were to reverse the cycle of Katun 11 to find an analogous future event, we could consider the next Katun 13 Ahau as a significant period.

Next Katun 13 Ahau

• Katun Cycle Calculation:
  • Current Katun 11 (13.0.11.0.0 as of June 16, 2024)
  • Each Katun lasts approximately 20 years.

3. Calculate Future Date for Katun 13 Ahau:

   • Current date (June 16, 2024) is in Katun 11.
   • Katun 13 follows Katun 11.

4. Determine the Start of the Next Katun 13 Ahau:

   • Current Katun 11 started in 2012 (13 Baktun completion).
   • Katun 11 lasts approximately 20 years: 2012 + 20 = 2032.
   • Katun 13 Ahau would start approximately 20 years after Katun 11 ends.

Future Katun 13 Ahau Start Date

• Katun 11 ends around 2032.
• Katun 12 lasts 20 years: 2032 + 20 = 2052.
• Katun 13 Ahau would start around 2052 and last until approximately 2072.

Specific Dates

To get a specific significant date within Katun 13 Ahau, we can look at the symbolic end or start of the period, which often holds the most weight in Mayan tradition.

• Start of Katun 13 Ahau: Approximately 2052.
• End of Katun 13 Ahau: Approximately 2072.

Conclusion

By reversing the interpretation of past significant Katun events, we identify 2052 as a notable future date marking the start of Katun 13 Ahau. This period, based on historical patterns, might symbolize significant transformation, the end of an era, or the beginning of a new one.

OK so above is AI, I had to use it's brain to understand what is going to happen.

Hey y’all! I recently purchased this bolo tie and my dad said it looks Mayan… I have no idea how old it is or where it’s from so I was hoping someone could help me out with this!