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Rh MONTH SIGNS.

All the dates on the monuments which have as yet been examined fall within the three Great Cycles numbered, according to Mr. Goodman, the 53rd, 54th, and 55th.

Mr. Goodman has prepared and published full tables of these three Great Cycles which he calls the "Chronological Calendar," as well as a "Yearly Calendar" extending over the complete calendar round of 52 years.

On the following plate is given the first half of an inscription carved on the sides of stela B from Copan.

The Great Cycle sign is in this instance the 54th Great Cycle.


 * No. 1. The Cycle sign with one bar and four dots (5+4=9) above it.


 * No. 2. The Katun sign with three bars (5+5+5=15).


 * No. 3. The Ahau sign with the sign for a "full count" in front of it.


 * No. 4. The Chuen sign with "full count."


 * No. 5. The Day sign with "full count."


 * No. 6. The day named Ahau with four dots.


 * No. 7. The month named Yax with two bars and three

dots (5+5+3=13).