The Mayan languages recorded in this atlas, from the language of the Classic Maya inscriptions to the modern K'iche' and Yucatec spoken forms. This group holds Classic Maya, K'iche' Maya, Yucatec Maya. Placing these languages together lets a reader follow one linguistic line at a time, from the earliest recorded stage to the latest, and compare how each tongue is used in scripture, prayer and worship across the traditions the atlas covers. Each entry keeps its own description, sources and Browse By pages.
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The Mayan languages are a language family spoken in Mesoamerica, both in the south of Mexico and northern Central America.
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