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What is the name of the 260-day ritual calendar used by the Aztecs and Maya, composed of 20 day-signs combined with 13 numbers, which was used for divination, naming ceremonies and determining auspicious dates for rituals?
Answer: Tonalpohualli — The Tonalpohualli (count of days) was the sacred almanac that governed religious life — each day had a specific patron deity and fortune, consulted by priests for every major decision.
- A Tonalpohualli ✓
- B Xiuhpohualli
- C Haab
- D Tun
The Tonalpohualli (count of days) was the sacred almanac that governed religious life — each day had a specific patron deity and fortune, consulted by priests for every major decision.