- Time-Keeping in Ancient Mesoamerica; Science in Ancient Artwork N�20, 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 N�21, 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 N�22, 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.
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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 N�23, New Orleans, 10 June 1995, 19pp.
The ancient reckoning system of Mesoamerica is analyzed with respect to the concept of geometrical designs.
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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 N�24, New Orleans, 15 June 1995, 12pp.
The Sothic Cycle of ancient Egypt is compared to the ancient reckoning system of Mesoamerica.
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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 N�25, 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 N�26, New Orleans, 2 August 1995, 16pp.
- Pakal: The Cosmic Principle of the Creation of the Universe; Science in Ancient Artwork N�27, 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 N�28, 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 N�29, 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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