The signature of Sak Tahn Waax, or “White-Chested Fox,” was found inscribed in a 1,000-year-old chamber beneath present-day Guatemala: We finally know the name of an ancient Maya mathematician

485 points by MeatballDom 10 hours ago on reddit | 3 comments

RudeRoody | 4 hours ago

Dude this is awesome, I didnt even realize the Mayans had mathematicians!

lilbluehair | an hour ago

How else would they have calculated their calendars?

screwcork313 | 13 minutes ago

Just looked at the moon waaxing and waning.