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

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The discussion revolves around calculating future Mayan dates based on an initial date of (8,10,193). Participants explore the complexities of the Mayan calendar system, which includes both a 260-day almanac and a 365-day calendar.

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  • Participants question how to perform date arithmetic within the Mayan calendar system and express uncertainty about the mathematical aspects involved. They inquire about available resources and guidance for understanding the calendar's structure and conversion methods.

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Several participants have shared resources that may assist in understanding the Mayan calendar system. There is an ongoing exploration of the necessary components for performing the calculations, but no consensus has been reached on a specific method or approach.

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Participants note the complexity of the Mayan calendar system and the potential challenges in performing date calculations without a detailed understanding of its structure. The discussion highlights the need for resources that explain the calendar's workings.

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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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