The presence of chiasmus and other poetic constructions may be useful in determining the relative antiquity of ancient writings composed by the K'iche' Maya of Guatemala in the early Colonial era.
What are the key characteristics of chiasmus in K'iche' literature?Chiasmus in K'iche' literature often features parallelism and is frequently used in dialogues, as demonstrated in the Popol Vuh and Título Totonicapan. The study evaluated twenty-three K'iche' texts, showing that all texts containing chiasmus also employed dialogue.How did letter modifications impact the recording of K'iche' texts?The adaptation of a modified Latin alphabet allowed K'iche' authors to preserve their literary heritage post-Conquest, with the Popol Vuh written between 1554 and 1558 taking prominence. However, the orthography is inconsistent compared to other documents like Título Totonicapan.What role does dialogue play in the presence of chiasmus?All evaluated K'iche' texts containing chiasmus incorporate dialogue, indicating a stylistic link to Precolumbian hieroglyphic codices. The Popol Vuh and Título Totonicapan exemplify rich dialogue frameworks alongside their chiastic structures.
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