Parra, Andrés, Birgitte Rasine, et al. “The Sacred Mayan Calendar.” Maya Portal. Lucita, Inc., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2014. The Mayan calendar was also termed as the “Mesoamerican Calendar” because many other cultures near the Mayan civilization used this initial calendar. It set a precedent for all other ancient civilizations: the Toltecs, the Aztecs, etc. This is useful for my research because the Mayan calendar is shown to have led all other calendar developments of major civilizations. “Mayan Calendar.” Compton’s by Britannica. Britannica Online for Kids. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web 24 Sept. 2014. The Mayan calendar was used as a dating system for both religious and other days. It was composed of multiple calendars, one of which lasted 365 days. This is important to my research because it shows how our Gregorian calendar was influenced by this calendar. “The Mayan Calendar.” The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. 1st ed. The Smithsonian Institute., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2014. The bonds between the calendar and people are explained and connected, as well as the calendar’s workings. The cultures and rituals associated with the calendar days are shown to still be observed and celebrated, even today. This information provides insight into the impact the Mayan calendar has on the people. McKillop, Heather. The Ancient Maya: New Perspectives. New York, London: W.W. Norton, 2004. Print. The pages regarding the Mayan calendar speak of the names of the dates used to measure the year. It also goes into depth how the calendar was read and interpreted. This information contributes to the more detailed side of my project and the fine lines in comparing and contrasting other calendars, including the Gregorian calendar. Roach, John. “End of World in 2012? Maya "Doomsday" Calendar Explained.” National Geographic. National Geographic, 20 Dec. 2011. Web. 29 Nov. 2014. This article informs about the truth behind the wide-spread 2012 Mayan Apocalypse scare. It explains the views of the Mayans compared to the views of our own society and how they differed. The information stated in this source contributes to my project by providing insight on a modern occurrence regarding the ages-old Mayan calendar and how it impacted our modern society so greatly. |