Maya Hieroglyphs: Writing, History, and the Syllabic Script
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Episode 23 of The Mayan Civilization podcast dives into the world of Maya hieroglyphic writing. Lucas and Luna explore how the Maya developed a sophisticated syllabic script, the process of decipherment by scholars like Yuri Knorozov and Tatiana Proskouriakoff, and what the glyphs reveal about Maya history, ritual, and daily life. They discuss the four surviving Maya codices—the Dresden, Madrid, Paris, and Grolier—and the content they preserve. The conversation also covers the concept of 'emblem glyphs' that identified city-states, the use of pseudonyms like 'Spearthrower Owl' before names were read, and how the decipherment transformed our understanding of Maya civilization. Along the way, they touch on the Popol Vuh, the Maya creation myth, and how writing intertwined with power and religion.
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