INDEX

Aape, see Ape.

Abagh day symbol discussed 229

Acatl day symbol discussed 245

—, meaning of 227

Aghual day symbol discussed 262

Ah day symbol discussed 245

Ahau and lamat symbols compared 235

— day symbol discussed 262

Ahbuluc-Balam, a Maya deity 244

Ahmak day symbol discussed 252

Ak, phonetic value of 223

Akab, definition of 261

Akbal symbol in Maya calendar 221

Ape day symbol discussed 259

—, definition of 262

Appe, see Ape.

Atl day symbol discussed 237

—, meaning of 238

Bakah, definition of 262

Baklum-Chaam, a Maya deity 225

Balam day symbol discussed 248

Balche, a ceremonial drink 253

Balloo, definition of 252

Bat, how regarded by Central Americans 225

Batz day symbol discussed 241

Bee, see Honey.

Been, see Ben.

Ben symbol in Maya hieroglyphs 218, 245

Benel, meaning of 245

Bird as a wind symbol 219

— symbols in the codices 219, 220, 225, 226, 251

Black deities of Maya codices 208

Borgian codex, discussion of symbols in 212, 213, 219, 222, 244

—, earth symbol in 256

—, flint symbols in 228

—, sky symbol in 223

Brasseur de Bourbourg, oc symbol interpreted by 239

—, on definition of ah 245

—, on definition of ahau 263

—, on definition of chacyuc 233

—, on definition of hok 241

—, on definition of lamat 236

—, on definition of toh 238

—, on definition of tzac 241

—, on derivation of chuen 243

—, on Mexican mythology 221

—, on origin of chicchan symbol 231

—, on the akab-maax symbol 208

—, on the bacab symbol 209

—, on the germ symbol 218

—, on the manic day symbol 232

—, on the lamat symbol 249

Brechii, meaning of 228

Brinton, D. G., ben symbol interpreted by 248

—, on drum symbol in Maya codex 209, 224

—, on meaning of certain symbols 213, 227, 239, 250

—, interpretation of light symbol by 237

—, interpretation of oc symbol by 239, 240

—, Maya and Zapotec names harmonized by 237

—, on definition of ahau 263

—, on definition of ahmak 252

—, on definition of ape 262

—, on definition of aunahpu 263

—, on definition of chab 253

—, on definition of chinax 258-259

—, on definition of eb 244

—, on definition of edznab 259

—, on definition of guache 227

—, on definition of hix 249

—, on definition of laa 245

—, on definition of lamat 236

—, on definition of tecpatl 258

—, on definition of tox 231

—, on definition of uotan 221, 222

—, on derivation of caban 255

—, on derivation of chicchan 230

—, on derivation of chuen 243

—, on derivation of gopa 259

—, on derivation of kanel 236

—, on derivation of manik 234

—, on derivation of muluc 238

—, on maggot sign in the codices 222

—, on the black deities 208

—, on the eche day symbol 248

—, on the four-winds symbol 219

—, on the ghanan symbol 226

—, on the Maya calendar 205

—, on the month name zip 255

—, on origin of guilloo symbol 252

—, on origin of naa symbol 251

—, on the rabbit in indian mythology 236

—, on the term ni 219

—, Zapotec terms interpreted by 218

Brush symbol the codices 244

Buluc-ahau, a Maya deity 244

Burden-bearer in Troano codex 250

Ca symbol of Landa 242

Cab, definition of 255

— symbol, application of 205

Caban symbol discussed 205, 253, 254

Cabnix, definition of 257

Cabrera, —, on title of a Tzental manuscript 222

Cacao symbol in the codices 234. 238

Cagh-ben, meaning of 245

Cahogh day symbol discussed 259

Calendar, Maori, day deities in 265

Calli day symbol discussed 221

—, signification of 221

Cama-zo’tz in Central American mythology 225

Camey day symbol discussed 231

Can day symbol discussed 229

Canel day symbol discussed 235

Caok day symbol discussed 259

Capak, definition of 262

Cardinal points, birds symbolic of the 220

—, observed in ceremonies 257

—, symbols of, in the codices 234, 242, 257, 263

— winds symbolic of 232

Cauac day symbol discussed 259

Cavern symbol in Mexican pictography 223

Cecelhuchah, meaning of 224

Ceh symbol in Dresden codex 249

— symbol discussed 261

Ch’, phonetic value of 218, 226

Ch’ab, meaning of 253

Chabin day symbol discussed 252

Chac, a Maya rain god 208, 238

— defined 226, 251

— symbol in Dresden codex 225-226

Chacbolay, meaning of 226

Chackinil, definition of 261

Champollion, —, Egyptian negation signed by 212

Chan, meaning of 230, 232

Charnay, Desiré, day symbol copied by 207

—, battlemented structures figured by 246

Che, definition of 260

Cheil, definition of 260

Chi, definition of 243

Chic day symbol discussed 254

Chicchan day symbol discussed 229, 238, 241

Chich, phonetic value of 233

Chichan, meaning of 232

Chigh, meaning of 233, 261

Chikin, meaning of 233

— symbol in Maya codex 225

Chilla day symbol discussed 207

—, meaning of 213

Chimalpopoca codex, interpretation of mythic concept in 221

China day symbol discussed 232

Chinax day symbol discussed 258

Chiribias, a Zapotec goddess 255

Chiylla, see Chilla.

Choah symbol in Troano codex 234

Choch, meaning of 237

Choco, meaning of 242

Choich, meaning of 234

Cholceh, equivalent to xolke 233

Chooch, meaning of 237

Chuac symbol in Maya hieroglyphs 226

Chuc, meaning of 232

Chuch, significance of 225

Chuen and akbal symbols compared 221, 225

— day symbol discussed 212, 241

Chuenche, definition of 243

Chup, meaning of 253

Chuuc, meaning of 232

Ci day symbol discussed 229

—, definition of 262

Cib day symbol discussed 224, 252

Cimi symbol discussed 231

— symbol in Dresden codex 250

— symbol in Troano codes 229

Cipactli symbol discussed 207, 212

— symbol in Borgian codex 213

Clavigero, F. S., on signification of Mexican term 244

Cloud symbols compared 223

— in the codices 222, 258

Cohuatl day symbol discussed 229

Color symbolism in the codices 223, 228

Comb-like characters in Maya codex 238

— in Dresden codex 242

Cook, see Caok.

Cordova, —, on meaning of magache 228

— on meaning of quii-lana 231-232

Corn destruction in Troano codex 217

—, significance of 228

— symbols in the codices 216, 226, 242

Corn god in Maya hieroglyphs 210, 217, 229

Cortesian codex, caban symbol in 254

—, cauac day symbol in 259

—, chuen symbol in 241

—, cimi symbol in 231

—, discussion of symbols in 256, 261

—, eb symbol in 243

—, ix symbol in 248

—, kan symbol in 229

—, muluc symbol in 237

—, oc symbol in 239

—, phonetic elements of symbols in 239

Cosmogongy of the Muyscas 220

Cozcaquauhtli day symbol discussed 252

Cross symbol in the codices 232, 259

Cuch, meaning of 247

Cuchpach, meaning of 250, 261

Cuetzpallin day symbol discussed 226

—, meaning of 227

Cuitz, see Kutz.

Cumhu symbol in the codices 228

Cushing, F. H., on cardinal points in Zuñi ceremonies 257

Cutz, see Kutz.

Day deities in Maori calendar 265

— names in Maya and Mexican calendars 206

— symbol in Troano codex 222

— of the Maya year 199-265

Death god of the Mexicans 243

— symbol as a day symbol 231

Deer symbol in the codices 233, 234

Deities, day, in Maori calendar 265

Dog-ear symbol in the codices 239

Dog-eye symbol in Mexican codices 242

Dog images, sacrifice of 211

Dog-like animals in the codices 226, 229

Dog symbol in Dresden codex 240

— in Maya codex 229

Dots connected with Maya glyphs 223, 224, 235, 238, 241, 243, 254

Dresden codex, ahau symbol in 263

—, akbal symbol in 221

—, ben symbol in 245

—, bird symbols in 225, 251

—, burden-bearers symbolized in 247

—, caban day symbol in 254

—, cauac day symbol in 259

—, ceh symbol in 249

—, chac symbol in 225-226

—, chuen symbol in 241

—, cib symbol in 252

—, cimi symbol in 231

—, discussion of symbols in 213 233, 240, 255, 260, 261

—, eb symbol in 243

—, ik symbol in 216

—, ix symbol in 248

—, kan symbol in 229

—, long-nose deity in 258

—, men symbol in 250

—, mol symbol in 224, 238

—, muluc symbol in 237, 238

—, oc symbol in 239

—, Quetzal symbol in 224

—, serpent symbol in 256

—, xul symbol in 225

Drum symbol in Maya codex 224

Dzacatan, significance of 224

E day symbol discussed 243

Eagle symbol in the codices 251

Ear, see Dog-ear.

Earth symbol in Borgian codes 256

Earth deity in Troano codex 216, 217

Earthmother symbol in Maya hieroglyphs 251

Earthquake symbol in the codices 255

Eb day symbol discussed 243

Eche day symbol discussed 248

Edznab day symbol discussed 258

Ee day symbol discussed 243

Ehecatl day symbol discussed 215, 219, 220

Elab day symbol discussed 239

Euob day symbol discussed 243

Exorcism represented in Maya glyphs 248

Eye, dog, symbol in Maya codices 242

— in Maya glyphs 237

Ezanab, see Edznab.

Fejervary codex, bird symbol in 220

—, reference to symbols in 250

Fewkes, J. W., on cardinal directions in ceremonies 257

Field deities in Dresden codex 226

Fire symbol in the codices 218, 219, 224, 257

Fish symbol in the codices 241, 261

Flint symbols in Borgian codex 228

Fornander, —, cited on Hawaiian monsters 214

Förstemann, E., on significance of certain glyphs 250

Fuen-leal codex, monsters pictured in 214

Fuller, E. A., on meaning of gu-lana 231

—, on meaning of lu 264

—, on meaning of na-gutchi 228

—, on Zapotec name for wine 219

Gatu, see K’at.

Ghanan day symbol discussed 226

Gopa, definition of 259

Gopaa day symbol discussed 248, 258

Grass symbol in the codices 244

Gtox, meaning of 232

Guache day symbol discussed 226

Gueche, see Guache.

Guèla day symbol discussed 221

Gueza-guipa, definition of 259

Gui day symbol discussed 215

Guii day symbol discussed 229

Guilloo day symbol discussed 252

Guipa, definition of 259

Guzman, —, on meaning of k’an 226

Hand symbol in the codices 232

Hanuman, a Hindu monkey god 221

Hawaiian and Central American linguistic similarities 236

— and Zapotec terms compared 262

— mythology, monsters in 214

Hax, meaning of 233

Hchom symbol in Dresden codes 225

Hchuy, meaning of 225

Heart figures in Mexican codices 218

Hechcab, see Xachcab.

Henderson, A., an authority for pekokalil 248

—, on Maya names of Venus 249

—, on meaning of cabnix 257

—, on meaning of cancan 256

—, on meaning of ceh and kez 249, 261

—, on meaning of chac 226

—, on meaning of chacboay 226

—, on meaning of chichan 230

—, on meaning of cib 253, 254

—, on meaning of chooch 237

—, on meaning of chuuc 232

—, on meaning of kan 228

—, on meaning of kankin 261

—, on meaning of lemba 236

—, on meaning of manik 234

—, on meaning of moxan 234

—, on meaning of mul 239

—, on meaning of pacoc 247

—, on meaning of pal 253

—, on meaning of various Maya terms 247

—, on meaning of xachcab 258

—, on meaning of xolke 233

—, on meaning of yokcabil 257

—, on meaning of yulpol 211

—, on phonetic value of ak 223

—, on the akabmax symbol 208

—, on the chucay symbol 210

—, on the term chuch 225

Hich, phonetic value of 233

Hindu mythology, monsters in 214

—, wind god in 221

Hix, see Balam; Ix.

Hoch, phonetic value of 233

Hok definition of 241

Hokol symbol discussed 218

Honey symbol in Troano codex 256

Hooch, meaning of 235

Huck, meaning of 224

Humku symbol in the codices 228

Hunahpu day symbol discussed 262

Hunapu, in Central American mythology 225

Hurakan in the Popol Vuh 220, 221

Igh day symbol discussed 215

Ii, see Quii.

Ik symbol in Maya calendar 215

Imiz symbol discussed 207

Imox symbol discussed 207

Itlan, possible derivation of 245

—, see Malli-nalli.

Itzamna, a Maya deity 242, 251

—, elements of the term 225

Itzcuintli day symbol discussed 239

Ix day symbol discussed 248

Ixcheblyax, a Zapotec goddess 255

Ixchel, a Maya deity 251

Javanese, mythic birds of the 220

—, mythic monsters of the 214

Kak symbol in Maya hieroglyphs 218

Kan symbol discussed 215, 226, 242

Kanan, see Kan.

Kancab, definition of 256

Kanel, meaning of 235

—, see Canel.

Kankin, definition of 261

— symbol in Maya codices 241

Kapak, definition of 262

K’at day symbol discussed 226

K’atic, see K’at.

Kayab symbol, use of 206

Ki, definition of 202

Kin symbol in the codices 233, 235, 263

Kingsborough, Lord, skull glyph pictured by 250

Kinichkakmo represented in the codices 218, 219, 248

Knife sign among Indians 232

Kuch, meaning of 225

Kukulcan, elements of the term 225

Kutz, definition of 261

— symbol in Troano codex 240, 263

Laa, see Gui; Quii.

Laala, see Gui.

Laari-api-niza, definition of 262

Laba, see Lapa.

Lamat, and ceh symbols compared 249

— day symbol discussed 235

Lambat day symbol discussed 235

Lana day symbol discussed 231

Landa, —, ahau symbol given by 262

—, ben symbol given by 245

—, ca symbol given by 234, 238, 242

—, caban day symbol given by 254

—, cauac day symbol given by 259

—, chicchan symbol given by 229

—, cib symbol given by 252

—, cimi symbol given by 231

—, cited on Buluc-Ahau 244

—, cited on Maya sacrifices 211

—, cuen symbol given by 241

—, e symbol of 224

—, eb symbol given by 243

—, form of akbal symbol given by 221

—, i symbol given by 218

—, ik symbol given by 215

—, interpretation of symbols by 263

—, ix symbol given by 248

—, kan symbol given by 226

—, ku symbol given by 224

—, lamat symbol given by 235

—, le symbol interpreted by 240

—, ma symbol given, by 211

—, men symbol given by 250

—, muluc symbol given by 237

—, o symbol given by 218, 224

—, oc day symbol given by 239

Lao day symbol discussed 262

Lapa day symbol discussed 235

Le, meaning of 240

Lec, meaning of 264

Lem, meaning of 235

Lemlaghet, meaning of 236

Liaa, see Gui.

Light symbol in the codices 237

— symbolized by the rabbit 236

Lightning symbol in the codices 216, 226, 237, 240, 262

Likin symbol in Maya codices 263

—, meaning of 235

Lizard symbolism of the Maori 226

Long-nose god in Maya codices 210, 217, 251, 258

Loo day symbol discussed 241

— signification of 253, 254

—, see Guilloo; Lao.

Ma, meaning of 234

Mac, symbol for 212

Macaw symbol in Maya codex 238

Maggot symbol in the codices 232

Mak-cab, definition of 257

Malaalahah, definition of 262

Malay and Zapotec term compared 262

— mythology, monsters in 214

Malinaltepec symbol in Mexican pictography 244

Mallery, Garrick, on indian sign for knife 232

—, on meaning of certain hand symbols 232

—, on Mexican cloud symbols 223

—, on the sign of negation 212

Malli-nalli day symbol discussed 243

Mani-biici, meaning of 251

Manik day symbol discussed 232, 261

—, phonetic element of 237

Maori, corn introduced among the 228

— day deities of the 265

— lizard symbolism of the 226

— mythic monsters of the 214

Masked symbols in the codices 260

Mat symbol in the codices 246

Maya, day names of the 206

— year, day symbols of the, memoir on 199-265

Mazatl day symbol discussed 232

Men day symbol discussed 250

Mendoza codex, corn symbol in 227

—, mat symbol in the 246

Meztitlan, day symbol of the 252

Miquiztli day symbol discussed 231

Mol symbol in Dresden codex 224, 238

Molo day symbol discussed 237

Monkey in Quiche mythology 243

— in Mexican mythology 221

— god of the Hindu 221

Monsters in Oceanic mythology 214

Moon symbol in Borgian codex 222

Mox, see Imox.

Moxic day symbol discussed 232

Moxin, see Imox.

Muhul, definition of 238

Mul, definition of 239

Mulu, see Molo.

Muluc symbol discussed 237

— symbol in Dresden codex 258

Muyal, definition of 258

Muyscas, cosmogony of the 220

Naa day symbol discussed 250

Nachan, meaning of 222

Nagache, meaning of 228

Na-gutchi, meaning of 228

Nahuatl, day names of the 206

Nahui olli day symbol discussed 254

New Year, Mexican festival of the 244

New Zealand and Central American linguistic similarities 236

— and Zapotec term compared 262

—, see Maori.

Ni, signification of, in Maya 219

—, see Gui.

Nichols, Kerry, cited on Maori monsters 214

Nine lords of the night in Borgian codex 223

Niza day symbol discussed 237

Noii day symbol discussed 254

Nuñez de la Vega, Bishop, on Central American deity 221

—, on the chinax symbol 258

Oc day symbol discussed 238, 239

Ocelotl day symbol discussed 248

Och, meaning of 241

Ocquil, meaning of 241

Ojibwa cloud symbol 223

Okcabil, see Yokcabil.

Ollin day symbol discussed 254

—, meaning of 255

Oloh symbol discussed 218

Oquil, meaning of 241

Otoch, meaning of 247

Ozomatli day symbol discussed 241

Pacez, definition of 247

Pachah, definition of 247

Pacoc, meaning of 247

Pak, meaning of 247, 262

Pal, signification of 253

Palenque tablet, ahau symbol on 263

—, chuen symbol on 241

—, day symbol on 207

—, ik symbol on 215

—, kan symbol on 226

—, lamat symbol on 235

Panther-like animals in Dresden codex 226

Parrot symbol in Dresden codex 238

Pax symbol referred to 229

Pech, definition of 247

Pecuah symbol in Maya codex 229

Pek symbol in Maya codex 229

Pekokalil, application of term 248

Pela-pillaana, meaning of 231

Peñafiel, A., on Mexican cavern symbol 223

—, on symbolism of zacatla 244

Peresianus codex, cauac day symbol in 259

—, chuen symbol in 241

—, eb symbol in 243

—, ix symbol in 248

—, kan symbol in 226

—, oc symbol in 239

Perez, Pio, on meaning of chacbolay 226

—, on meaning of chicchan 230

—, on meaning of choah 234

—, on meaning of choch 237

—, on meaning of chuc 232

—, on meaning of edznab 259

—, on meaning of hchom 225

—, on meaning of hok 241

—, on meaning of ikel 220

—, on meaning of kankanil 228

—, on meaning of lemba 236

—, on meaning of len 235

—, on meaning of mech, ixmech 213

—, on meaning of pokchetah 247

—, on meaning of tok 232

—, on meaning of tzac 241

Phonetic value of Maya hieroglyphs 205 218, 223, 224, 235, 237, 238, 239, 241, 242, 247, 249, 253, 254, 255, 257, 259, 261, 263

Phoneticism, application of term 254

Pija day symbol discussed 243

Pimentel, F., Tzental paternoster given by 263

Pipil, day symbol of the 252

Pisa, Bartolome de, on meaning of certain symbol 240

Pokchetah, definition of 247

Popol Vuh, bat house mentioned in 225

—, mythic bird mentioned in 220

—, reference to monkey in 243

Pousse, —, certain symbols interpreted by 224

Priapus of the Maya 225

Puchah, definition of 247

Purification symbol in Troano codex 234

Qi, definition of 262

Q-tox, meaning of 231

Quauchtli day symbol discussed 250

Queh day symbol discussed 232

Quetzal symbol in Dresden codex 224

Queza, see Niza.

Quiahuitl day symbol discussed 259

Quiche-Cakchiquel, day names of the 206

Quiche myth, reference to monkey in 243

Quii day symbol discussed 245

Quii-lana, meaning of 232

Rabbit in Indian mythology 236

— symbol in the codices 235

Rain deity in Dresden codex 226

— in Troano codex 217

— of the Quiche 238

— of the Mexicans 216

Rain symbol in Dresden codex 258

— in Troano codex 222

Ramirez, —, on Mexican wind and rain gods 216

Ri-api-laha, definition of 262

Rogopa, definition of 259

Rosny, L. de, on the lamat symbol 249

Sacrifice of dog images 211

Samoan and Central American similarities 236

— and Zapotec term compared 262

Schellhas, P., on corn symbol in Maya hieroglyphs 227

—, on death god symbol in codices 243

—, on origin of certain Maya symbol 215

—, on the black deities 208

—, on the imix symbol 207, 208

—, on wind symbol in the codices 232

Seler, Edward, ahau symbol figured by 262

—, discussion of symbols by 260

—, interpretation of certain symbols by 216, 218, 223, 233, 257

—, Dresden codex glyphs interpreted by 258, 260

—, interpretation of kan symbol by 228

—, interpretation of muluc symbol by 239

—, interpretation of oc symbol by 239, 240, 241

—, interpretation of Troano figures by 217

—, Maya and Zapotec names harmonized by 237

—, misinterpretation of symbols by 262

—, on certain bird-like figures 219

—, on certain deity symbols 210

—, on corn symbol on Maya codices 227

—, on derivation of chicchan 230

—, on derivation of gopa 259

—, on derivation of imox 212

—, on derivation of manik 234

—, on derivation of muluc 238

—, on derivation of xoo 255

—, on dot circle in Maya hieroglyphs 223

—, on meaning of ahau 263

—, on meaning of ahmak 252

—, on meaning of aunahpu 263

—, on meaning of certain calendar names 244, 245, 248

—, on meaning of chilla 213

—, on meaning of chuen 243

—, on meaning of cib 253

—, on meaning of ollin 255

—, on meaning of tecpatl 258

—, on meaning of tihax 259

—, on meaning of tox symbol 231

—, on meaning of uotan, votan 221, 222

—, on origin of ben symbol 245

—, on origin of certain Maya symbol 215

—, on sun symbols in Borgian codes 222

—, on the black deities 208

—, on the cavern symbol 223

—, on the cayom symbol 210

—, on the chac symbol 208, 225-226

—, on the chuen symbol 242

—, on the eagle glyph 251

—, on the eche day symbol 248

—, on the guilloo symbol 252

—, on the imix symbol 207, 208, 209

—, on the ix glyph 250

—, on the kan-imix symbol 211

—, on the lamat symbol 235

—, on Maya calendar 205

—, on the men symbol 251

—, on serpent symbol in Dresden codex 256

—, on wind symbol in the codices 232

Seler, Edward, on Ximenes’ interpretation of certain terms 227

—, phonetcism of hieroglyphs not accepted by 218, 225

Serpent figures in the codices 230, 256

— in Mexican pictography 223

— in Tzental pictography 222

—, see Snakes.

Sewing symbol in Dresden codex 237

Skull symbol in the codices 223, 232, 250

Snakes, see Serpent.

— symbol in Troano codex 247

Star symbol in Maya codices 222, 249

Stevens, J. L., battlemented structures figured by 246

Stoll, Otto, on definition of ahau 263

—, on signification of vuich 228

Storm god in Hindu mythology 221

Sun symbol in the codices 222, 233, 235

Symbolism, see Day symbols.

Tahaitan and Central American linguistic similarities 236

Taniwha, a mythic monster 214

Tax symbol, phonetic value of 259

Taylor, Richard, cited on Maori lizard god 214

—, on Maori lizard symbolism 226

Tecolotl day symbol discussed 252

—, definition of 252

Tecpatl day symbol discussed 258

—, meaning of 228

Tecpila nahuatl day symbol discussed 254

Tee-lao, definition of 240

Tella day symbol discussed 239

Temetlatl, see Teotl-itonal.

Teotl-itonal day symbol discussed 252

Tepeyollotl, signification of 221

Thomas, Cyrus, on day symbols of the Maya year 199-265

Thunder god of the Quiche 238

— symbol in Mexican hieroglyphs 216

Tich, meaning of 233

Tiger-like animal in Mexican hieroglyphs 244

Tiger symbol in the codices 248

Tihax day symbol discussed 258

—, definition of 259

Tikal inscription, ahau glyph in 263

—, ik symbol in 215

—, lamat symbol in 235

Tlaloc, a Mexican god 238

— symbol in Borgian codex 213

— symbol in Troano codex 216, 217

Tochtli day symbol discussed 235

Toh day symbol discussed 237

—, meaning of 238

Tohil, a Quiche deity 238

Tok, meaning of 232

Tonga and Central American linguistic similarities 236

— and Zapotec term compared 262

Too-quixe-pillaana, meaning of 231

Torture represented in Troano codex 229

Tox day symbol discussed 231

Tox-oghbil, meaning of 231

Tregear, Edward, cited on mythic water monsters 214

Troano codex, bird symbols in the 251

—, burden bearers symbolized in 247

—, caban symbol in 254

—, cauac day symbol in 259

—, chicchan symbol in 229

—, chuen symbol in 241

—, cimi symbol in 231

—, corn god in 229

—, corn symbol in 227

—, discussion of glyphs in 216, 224, 225, 234, 256, 260, 261, 262

—, eb symbol in 243

—, edznab day symbol in 258

—, ix symbol in 248

—, oc symbol in 239

—, mat symbol in 246

—, pak symbol in 247

—, snake symbol in 247

—, symbolic figures in 219

Turkey symbol in the codices 240, 261

Tz’, phonetic value of 218, 225

Tzac, definition of 241

Tzec, symbol in Dresden codex 242

Tzental, day names of the 206

Tzi day symbol discussed 239

Tziclim, definition of 242

Tziquin day symbol discussed 250

Tzoz symbol in Maya hieroglyphs 225

Uah, signification of 229

Underworld god in Troano codex 243

— in Troano codex 216

Uotan, see Votan.

Vienensis codex, eagle symbol in 251

Votan day symbol discussed 221

—, significance of 221

Vuich, signification of 228

Wheel glyph in Troano codex 261

Wind, effect of, on maize crop 217

— god in Hindu mythology 221

— gods of the Mexicans 216

— in Mexican mythology 221

— symbol in the codices 232

— symbol in Mexican hieroglyphs 216, 217, 219, 222, 249, 252

— symbol, the bird as a 219

Wood symbol in the codices 262

Xachcab, definition of 258

Xan, meaning of 234

Ximenes, —, on definition of ah 245

— on meaning of certain Maya terms 227

— on meaning of imox 212

— on meaning of kanel 235

— on meaning of tihax 259

— on meaning of yiz 249

Xipe, a Mexican death god 243

Xochitl day symbol discussed 262

Xolke, meaning of 233

Xoo day symbol discussed 254

Xulah, meaning of 225

Xulbil, meaning of 225

Xulezah, meaning of 225

Xulub, meaning of 225

Xuulul, meaning of 225

Yache, meaning of 228

Yax and ceh symbols compared 249

— symbol of the Maya 211

Yaxkin, form of, discussed 241

— symbol of the Maya 211

Year, Maya, day symbols of the 199-265

Yellow, how represented in codices 228

Yib, signification of 254

Yiz, see Balam.

Ymix, see Imix.

Yokcabil, definition of 257

— muyal, definition of 258

Zac and ceh symbols compared 249

—, phonetic value of 259

— symbol dismissed 250

Zacatla symbol in Mexican pictography 244

Zaczuy, a Zapotec goddess 255

Zapotec and Oceanic terms compared 262

—, day names of the 206

— terms, interpretation of 218

Zeek-cimil, meaning of 250

Ziie day symbol discussed 229

Zip, explanation of the name 255

— month symbol in the codices 249

Zni-nax, definition of 259

Zoo symbol in Maya hieroglyphs 225

Zotz symbol in Maya hieroglyphs 225

Zo’tzi-ha mentioned in Popol Vuh 225

Zuiton, definition of 259

Zul symbol in Dresden codex 225

Transcriber’s Note

The table of “Names of the days in different calendars” was originally printed on two pages, with the page break following the line beginning “Men.” The repeated column headings have been omitted in this version of the text.

The following errors and inconsistencies have been maintained.

Misspelled words and typographical errors:

Page Error

207 Charney should read Charnay

231 Quiche Cakchiquel should read Quiche-Cakchiquel

Plate LXIX The final . is missing

Index Cacao entry A . was used instead of a ,

Index Dresden entry Discussion of symbols, comma missing after 213

Index Imiz entry Imiz should read Imix

Index Phonetic entry Comma missing after 205

Index Seler entry phonetcism should read phoneticism

The following word was inconsistently spelled:

Zotzil / Zoztzil

The following words had inconsistent hyphenation:

cross-hatched / crosshatched cuch-pach / cuchpach Kinich-kakmo / Kinichkakmo

Other inconsistencies:

The abbreviation Dr is not usually followed by a . However, in the footnotes on pp. 208 and 224, it ends with a .