Calculating the Mayan Date 0,2,3,5,10 Days Later from 8,10,193

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In summary: Based on my understanding, the Mayan date that is 0,2,3,5,10 days later than (8,10,193) would be (8,10,203). In summary, the Mayan date (8,10,193) would be 0,2,3,5,10 days later.
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Summary:: Given the Mayan date (8,10,193) determine the Mayan date that is 0,2,3,5,10 days later.

The Mayans used a complicated date system. The question asks: Given the Mayan date (8,10,193) determine the Mayan date that is 0,2,3,5,10 days later.

The system the Mayans used had two different calendars at the same time. They had a 260 day almanac with was made of two cycles - one of length thirteen and one of length 20. The second calendar had 365 days. This was divided into months of 20 days and an extra five period day. The triples were repeated after 18,980 days - 50 years. The first and second numbers in the triple connect to the 260 day almanac. The third is the day number in the 365 day year.
How can I find the date asked for in the question?
 
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There is also the long count - the "8" in your example.

IMO, without at least a detailed guide of the system, date arithmetic (calendrics) is hard.
What resource do you have?
Have you tried: https://maya.nmai.si.edu/calendar/calendar-system
There are videos there on how each calendar works and how to use it -- each one of the three is considered as a calendar on its own.

Plus, I'm not sure how mathematical this question is, but let's leave it here in this forum.
 
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1. How do you calculate the Mayan date 0,2,3,5,10 days later from 8,10,193?

To calculate the Mayan date 0,2,3,5,10 days later from 8,10,193, you will need to convert the date to the Mayan Long Count Calendar. This can be done by adding the number of days to the initial date and then converting it to the Mayan calendar system. For example, to calculate the date 2 days later, you would add 2 to the initial date of 8,10,193, resulting in 8,10,195. Then, you would convert this date to the Mayan Long Count Calendar, which would be 13.0.6.4.17.

2. What is the Mayan Long Count Calendar?

The Mayan Long Count Calendar is a system used by the ancient Mayan civilization to track time. It is based on a 260-day cycle called the Tzolk'in and a 365-day cycle called the Haab. The combination of these two cycles creates a larger cycle known as the Calendar Round, which is equivalent to 52 Haab years or 18,980 days. The Mayan Long Count Calendar is based on the number 20 and uses a system of 5 place values to represent days, months, years, and larger cycles.

3. How does the Mayan Long Count Calendar differ from the Gregorian calendar?

The Mayan Long Count Calendar differs from the Gregorian calendar in several ways. Firstly, the Mayan calendar is a cyclical calendar, meaning that it repeats itself after a certain period of time, while the Gregorian calendar is a linear calendar that follows a continuous sequence of days. Additionally, the Mayan calendar uses a base-20 counting system, while the Gregorian calendar uses a base-10 system. The Mayan calendar also has different lengths for its cycles, with the Calendar Round being 18,980 days and the Long Count cycle being 5,125 years.

4. Why is the Mayan Long Count Calendar significant?

The Mayan Long Count Calendar is significant because it was created by the ancient Mayan civilization, which was highly advanced in mathematics and astronomy. The calendar was used for religious and ceremonial purposes, as well as for tracking time and predicting future events. It is also believed to have been used for agricultural purposes, as the Mayans were skilled farmers and used the calendar to determine the best times for planting and harvesting crops.

5. Is the Mayan Long Count Calendar still used today?

The Mayan Long Count Calendar is not used in its original form today, but it is still studied and used by some indigenous communities in Mesoamerica. It is also used by scholars and researchers to understand the culture and beliefs of the ancient Mayans. However, the Gregorian calendar is the most widely used calendar in the world today and has replaced the Mayan calendar in most modern societies.

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