My goal here is to demystify which ancient texts are which, where they were found, where they are now, who has translated them, and what they say. I realize this, in and of itself, is a big challenge. However, as I do with most other pages on this site, I’ll add info as I come across it. The info will be at least in the form of links to authoritative websites that have detailed (and hopefully scholarly) information on different texts. I personally have always been a bit confused as to what texts exists, where they’re at now, who has translated them, what they say, etc. I’ll break them down here by region/civilization. Under each region/civilization category I’ll list both details and site links. I really hope this helps people.  -Wade 

Ancient Texts of Mesoamerica

Mayan Popol Vuh

The Popol Vuh contains the Mayan creation myth. 

Dresden Codex

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Paris Codex

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Madrid Codex

This is also known as the Tro-Cortesianus Codex. According to Anthony Aveni, in Skywatchers (2001), the Madrid Codex was written shortly before the Spanish conquest and shows the central role of astronomy to the civilizations of Mesoamerica.

Grolier Codex

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Ancient Texts of Egypt

Edfu Texts

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