essay
Calendrical systems of central Mexico
archaelogy of northern mesoamerica, part one • 10 • Published In 1971 • Pages: 333-348
By: Caso, Alfonso.
Abstract
This document surveys what is known of the Aztec calendrical system and its relation to other systems of central Mexico, and provides a means for coordinating Aztec dates with those of the Gregorian calendar. Some details are given regarding the ceremonial calendar, and the notion of lucky and unlucky days.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2017
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Central Mexico
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- M. A. Marcus ; 1984
- Field Date
- not applicable
- Coverage Date
- 1480-1540
- Coverage Place
- central highland Mexico
- Notes
- Alfonso Caso
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 64010316
- LCSH
- Aztecs