Chinese gender calendar: history and legends
From ancient Chinese birth divination to household almanacs and the Beijing parchment legend: the history behind the Chinese gender calendar.
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Calendars, birth and their histories
From questions carved on ancient Chinese oracle bones to painted Maya books, discover how dates became part of birth, omens and family stories.
Maya calendars and birth: a history of days and traditions
Haab, Tzolk’in, painted books and day keepers: explore the historical connections between Maya calendars, birth and omens.
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