3. The Role of Astronomy in Maya Culture



Maya priests tracked the sun, moon, Venus, and stars with stunning accuracy, pegging the solar year at roughly 365.2422 days and forecasting eclipses. Temples like Kukulcán were aligned so equinox shadows formed symbolic serpents, turning architecture into cosmic clockwork. Celestial cycles dictated warfare dates, royal ceremonies, and crop timing, reinforcing a belief that heavenly forces steered earthly destiny.
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