This article outlines changes in perceptions of ancient writings and monuments in New World civilizations, suggesting a shift in interpretation of mythology.
Key Points
This article aims to explore how the nineteenth-century epistemological turn changed interpretations of ancient writings and monuments in New World civilizations.
Analyzing historical texts and archives in Europe and America
Examining the relationship between language and mythology
Investigating archaeological findings of ruined monuments in Mexico and Central America
Identified shifts in the interpretation of ancient writings
Noted changes in perceptions of mythology related to ancient civilizations
Highlighted the impact of the epistemological turn on scientific fields and cultural understanding
Cite This Study
José Luis Escalona Victoria (2026) studied this question.