CMGG entry for taj      (This article is part of the Learner's Maya Glyph Guide.)

Translation: torch
Part of speech: Noun

Logogram spellings of taj

                                     A black and white drawing of a sock Description automatically generated                   

K&H.p86.#5            TOK.p9.r4.c1           BMM9.p10.r7.c3          JM.p224.#4

TAJ                            TAJ                            TAJ                                  TAJ

 

K&L.p30.#3

TAJ

 

·    EB.p161.pdfp166.#2: taj (1) n. “pine torch".

·    Do not confuse this with the phonetically similar taaj = “obsidian”.

·    Features:

o Variable number of sticks laid parallel.

o Bound together by 1 or 2 bands.

o Bands can be plain or with a spine.

o Band(s) can bind in the middle, or (if two bands).

§ One in the middle and one at the “flames” end, or

§ At the 1/3 and 2/3 point along the length.