Influence on society
The Mayan community has influenced society in a diversity of
ways. Through their intricate art forms, which inspire many artists today and
through their influential texts. The Mayan texts describe religious rituals,
astronomy and divination. These texts have influenced society as they are
considered to be the most valuable source of information on the ancient
civilization.
Maya also
developed an impressive system of mathematics and astronomy, which was
intimately related to religious rituals. Their mathematical achievements
included positional notation and the use of zero. In astronomy, they accurately
calculated a solar year, compiled precise tables of positions for the Moon and Venus, and were
able to predict solar eclipses.
One recent example is the global speculation that the world would supposedly end in 2012. This concept derived
from the Mayan calendar, which frantically set the world in a craze. It
prompted controversial views and discussion about the end of the world, and
left many people wondering whether it was really near. However, it is evident
that this assumption was false. The Mayan people cleared this prophecy,
claiming that it was merely the end of an era on their calendar, which
is based on the moon, stars and the sun.
ways. Through their intricate art forms, which inspire many artists today and
through their influential texts. The Mayan texts describe religious rituals,
astronomy and divination. These texts have influenced society as they are
considered to be the most valuable source of information on the ancient
civilization.
Maya also
developed an impressive system of mathematics and astronomy, which was
intimately related to religious rituals. Their mathematical achievements
included positional notation and the use of zero. In astronomy, they accurately
calculated a solar year, compiled precise tables of positions for the Moon and Venus, and were
able to predict solar eclipses.
One recent example is the global speculation that the world would supposedly end in 2012. This concept derived
from the Mayan calendar, which frantically set the world in a craze. It
prompted controversial views and discussion about the end of the world, and
left many people wondering whether it was really near. However, it is evident
that this assumption was false. The Mayan people cleared this prophecy,
claiming that it was merely the end of an era on their calendar, which
is based on the moon, stars and the sun.