essay

Calendrical systems of central Mexico

archaelogy of northern mesoamerica, part one10 • 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.
Subjects
Ordering of time
Comparative evidence
Prehistory
Cosmology
Luck and chance
Revelation and divination
Priesthood
Spirits and gods
Rest days and holidays
culture
Aztecs
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