The Mystery of Maya Script

Author: Wang Xiaobing
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: For over a thousand years, the Mayan ancient script, which lay dormant in the tropical jungles of Central America and was once rumored to be the "language of extraterrestrials," has been deciphered by the diligent efforts of several generations of scholars. These mystical and peculiar yet evocative characters are like keys unlocking the ancient world, guiding us into a distant past ruled by deities. This book is the first comprehensive monograph in China introducing the Mayan script. With profound knowledge and proficiency in multiple languages, the author, based on extensive collection of the latest research findings in the international academic community, uses concepts familiar to Chinese readers and clear and accessible language to comprehensively introduce the origin, structure, and social functions of the Mayan script. The book includes nearly a thousand Mayan characters and is accompanied by 10 Mayan ancient texts with detailed annotations, as well as a convenient bilingual (Chinese-English) glossary for names, places, and proper nouns. It is a foundational introductory book designed for scholars and general readers eager to delve deeper into Mayan civilization and script. This book is the first comprehensive monograph in China introducing the Mayan script, covering its origin, structure, and social functions. It includes nearly a thousand Mayan characters and is accompanied by 10 Mayan ancient texts with detailed annotations, as well as a convenient bilingual (Chinese-English) glossary for names, places, and proper nouns. It is a foundational introductory book designed for scholars and general readers eager to delve deeper into Mayan civilization and script. This book is a research outcome from the author's postdoctoral work at the China Language and Literature Postdoctoral Program, East China Normal University in Shanghai from 2004 to 2005.