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- Time-Keeping in Ancient Mesoamerica; Science
in Ancient Artwork Nš20, New Orleans, 30 May 1995, 9pp.
A comprehensive analysis of the Mesoamerica reckoning system is offered.
- The Logic of Numbers in Reckoning Systems of Ancient
Mesoamerica; Science in Ancient Artwork Nš21, New Orleans, 5
June 1995, 14pp.
The logic of numbers of the reckoning system of ancient Mesoamerica
are theoretically reconstructed as an overall system.
- The Precession of the Equinoxes and the Reckoning
System of Ancient Mesoamerica; Science in Ancient Artwork Nš22,
New Orleans, 7 June 1995, 8pp.
The logic of numbers of the reckoning system of ancient Mesoamerica
is analyzed in relation to the precession of the equinoxes.
Extract:
The 360 day-count calendar within the reckoning system of ancient
Mesoamerica, not only allows for the translation of Earth's solar
year with the sidereal orbit of Venus, but also allows for computations
of the precession of the equinoxes and the Sun's Great Cycle (the
Platonic Year).
The author analyzes the mathematical design of the ancient reckoning
system of Mesoamerica in order to demonstrate the presence of these
computations as part of the original design. The different day-counts/calendars
form a single reckoning system. The component parts of the system
would appear to suggest that the system was designed for such computations.
The 360 day-count is therefore relational to the concept of the 360-degree
circle, which is employed in computations of the precessional circle
and the axis of rotation of the Earth. The 360 day-count represents
a figure chosen by design, and does not represent an error of measurement
of the Earth's solar year as is commonly held. The Aztec calendar
represents a fine example of how the circular design of the calendar
was related to the 360-day count system.
The author thus contends that the reckoning system of ancient Mesoamerica
reflects a mathematical design for computating the precession of the
Equinoxes.
- The Ancient Reckoning System: Computation and Design;
Science in Ancient Artwork Nš23, New Orleans, 10 June 1995, 19pp.
The ancient reckoning system of Mesoamerica is analyzed with respect
to the concept of geometrical designs.
Extract:
In this essay, the author discusses the method of computation that
may be employed regarding the Table of numbers of the 5:8 ratio (Venus/Earth
cycles). The Table of Numbers allows for rapid calculations of whole
cycles between the different day-count numbers and the cycle-numbers
of ancient reckoning systems. It is suggested that this table may
have been developed by the ancient astronomers/priests as of the astronomical
information collected over thousands of years. The computational math
is then translated into possible design and patterns, suggestive of
many ancient cultures' artwork. In this manner the author attempts
to demonstrate how the ancient artwork may have had a very scientific
basis for its conceptual design and patterns.
- The Reckoning System of Ancient Mesoamerica and the
Sothic Cycle of Ancient Egypt; Science in Ancient Artwork Nš24,
New Orleans, 15 June 1995, 12pp.
The Sothic Cycle of ancient Egypt is compared to the ancient reckoning
system of Mesoamerica.
Extract:
The author proposes to illustrate the similarity underlying the reckoning
systems of ancient Mesoamerica and the Sothic Cycle. Each appear to
be based on different day-counts that are numerically interrelated,
as well as, similar cycle-numbers (146; 1460). A comparative analysis
of the logic of numbers within each system is offered in an effort
to comprehend the method of computation behind the whole cycle equivalencies
among the orbital times of the planetary bodies. There would appear
to be a distinct mathematical design of astronomical information enclosed
in these systems. It is sustained that the 360 day-count employed
by each of these ancient cultures was not in error of the measurement
of the solar year, but rather that figure represents a reflection
of the relation between Earth's solar year and Venus's synodic/sidereal
orbits. The 146 or 1460 cycle numbers allow for obtaining computational
conversions among the different day-counts.
- The Maya Long Count and the Alautun Cycle; Science
in Ancient Artwork Nš25, New Orleans, 20 June 1995, 7pp.
Extract:
The pattern of time cycles established by the Artic Record would
appear to be related to the design of the ancient reckoning system,
or viceversa. The sequence of thought should be clear. If the 260c/360c/365c/584c
and 225c reflect the complexity of relations among the planetary bodies
in the solar system, then all phenomena related to that system of
relations should be relational to those counts. Since the system is
integral in that respect, and the day-counts reflect that same integrity,
then it should not be surprising to encounter the possibility of those
numbers explaining the different levels of the solar system: the days,
the years, the cycles, the Platonic year, and even possibly the movement
of the poles. For all of those phenomena exist in a relational manner
within the system itself; they are the system.
- Pakal, The Maya Astronaut: A Study of Ancient
Space Travel; Science in Ancient Artwork Nš26, New Orleans, 2 August
1995, 16pp.
- Pakal: The Cosmic Principle of the Creation of the
Universe; Science in Ancient Artwork Nš27, New Orleans, 11
August 1995, 7pp.
Extract:
In our analysis we have attempted to establish a possible translation
of the concept of movement in the sculpture of Pakal (The Temple of
Inscriptions, Palenque). As we have attempted to illustrate, the images
suggested not only reveal a possible concept of space flight, but
also a conceptualization of the galaxies. We have offered in this
essay, the example of a six-pointed, spiral-like galaxy; there are
other examples that we shall treat in subsequent essays.
The conceptualization of an image of a galaxy would necessarily imply
the knowledge of deep space. Immediately one would have to ask how
such knowledge was obtained. The Pakal sculpture, as some authors
have already suggested (Harleston), may represent a recorded message
regarding a visit by life forms from other parts of the Universe.
The purpose of our analysis is to demonstrate how astronomical, mathematical
and geometrical data may have been translated into artist expression.
Hence, the name of the Earth/matriX series: Science in Ancient Artwork.
For this reason, we are not questioning the technical side of how
such knowledge may have been acquired by the ancient peoples of the
world, but simply attempting to identify the knowledge within the
artwork.
- Pakal: Ancient Galaxies and Nebulas; Science
in Ancient Artwork Nš28, New Orleans, 8 September 1995, 11pp.
Extract:
In this essay, we have attempted to present a distinct manner in
which the artwork may be viewed in order to visualize possible encoded
information into the artwork of Pakal's sculpture at the Temple of
Inscriptions (Palenque).
- The Hidden Numbers of K'awil; Science in
Ancient Artwork Nš29, New Orleans, 10 September 1995, 7pp.
Extract:
In this essay, the author attempts to discern the relationship of
the 819 day-count associated with the K'awil glyph/figure in ancient
maya artwork, in relation to historically significant numbers of the
ancient Mesoamerica reckoning system. Further relations are drawn
between the 819 day-count and the fractal number 142857, which is
produced as of the 'perpetual motion' number 7 (1 divided by 7 equals
.14285714285...), generally referred to in terms of the enneagram/Grand
Ennead. The authors seeks to explore the internal logic of the cycle
and day-year counts of the ancient Mesoamerican reckoning system,
with the purpose of further comprehending their possible historical
meaning.
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