Aztec place-names : Their meaning and mode of composition by Frederick Starr
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"Aztec Place-Names: Their Meaning and Mode of Composition" by Frederick Starr is an academic publication created in the early 20th century. This book focuses on the methodology of analyzing and understanding Aztec geographical names, providing insights into their compositions and meanings. It serves as a reference for students and scholars interested in linguistics, anthropology, and history, particularly in the context of Mesoamerican cultures. In this work, Starr presents an extensive list of
Aztec place-names, each accompanied by its meaning and a breakdown of the components that form the name. Drawing from sources such as Agustin de la Rosa and Antonio Peñafiel, the book details the linguistic structure behind these names, illustrating how various elements combine to convey specific geographical features or cultural significance. Rules of composition are outlined, guiding readers in analyzing similar names, while a diverse array of examples demonstrates the richness of the Mexican linguistic heritage. Overall, the book serves both as a practical guide and a scholarly resource for those delving into Aztec nomenclature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Starr, Frederick, 1858-1933 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 44044304 |
| Title | Aztec place-names : Their meaning and mode of composition |
| Edition | Second edition; revised |
| Original Publication | Chicago, IL: Frederick Starr, 1920. |
| Credits | Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PM: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages |
| Subject | Nahuatl language -- Etymology -- Names |
| Subject | Names, Geographical -- Mexico |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74756 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 337 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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