The Ancient Phonetic Alphabet of Yucatan by Daniel G. Brinton

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Author Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899
LoC No. 24028410
Title The Ancient Phonetic Alphabet of Yucatan
Note Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Ancient Phonetic Alphabet of Yucatan" by Daniel G. Brinton, M.D., is a scholarly work published in the late 19th century. This scientific publication delves into the phonetic writing system of the ancient Maya civilization, revealing the complexities and methodologies employed in their written language. The author aims to shed light on an aspect of American archaeology that was relatively unknown at the time, promising to enhance our understanding of the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica. In the book, Brinton surveys the findings of Diego de Landa, a 16th-century Spanish bishop who documented the phonetic alphabet used by the Maya. He discusses the characters and symbols that were used to convey meaning and how they relate to both the natural world and the grammatical structure of the Maya language. The work emphasizes the distinction between pictorial writing and true phonetics, exploring the obstacles in interpreting ancient inscriptions and manuscripts due to the limited existing materials and the complexities of the language. Through this overview, Brinton makes a case for the rich intellectual tradition of the Maya and encourages further scholarly investigation into the deciphering of their ancient texts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PM: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages
Subject Mayan languages -- Writing
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EBook-No. 38352
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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