Aztec place-names

Name: Aztec place-names
Author: Frederick Starr

By Frederick Starr

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About This Book

A practical reference analyzes Nahuatl place-names and their internal structure, offering rules of composition and a clear method for parsing compounded forms. It explains locative particles, diminutive and possessive markers, regular truncations and euphonic adjustments, and syntactic order in place-name formation. The main body is an alphabetized glossary of names accompanied by literal translations and element-by-element glosses, plus brief notes on special cases; introductory rules and suggested exercises encourage students to master analyses and apply them to reading hieroglyphic and manuscript toponyms.

About the Author

Frederick Starr

Frederick Starr was an American anthropologist and author known for his extensive studies on various cultures and societies. His works often focused on indigenous peoples and their histories, as seen in titles like "American Indians" and "In Indian Mexico (1908)." Starr also explored topics beyond the Americas, contributing to the understanding of Korean Buddhism in his book "Korean Buddhism: History—Condition—Art." His diverse interests included the examination of Liberia's challenges and the Ainu people at the St. Louis Exposition. Through his writings, Starr aimed to shed light on lesser-known cultures and foster a greater appreciation for global diversity.