Wisdom in the Sky

The Maya believed that their gods gave them an unclear view of the world that was “like breath on a mirror.” But we also know that the Maya understood some things very well.

Their knowledge of astronomy, for example, was impressive. The Maya, of course, did not have telescopes, computers, or satellites. They didn’t even have the wheel. All they had were their own eyes. Yet they were able to make very precise observations of the stars.