Question

Use the passage below to answer all parts of the question that follows.

"Unluckily, the accounts of Spanish authors concerning Maya mythology do not agree with the representations of the gods delineated [described precisely] in the codices. That the three codices have a mythology in common is certain. Again, great difficulty is found in comparing the deities of the codices with those represented by the carved and stucco bas-reliefs of the Maya region. It will thus be seen that very considerable difficulties beset the student in this mythological sphere. So few data have yet been collected regarding the Maya mythology that to dogmatize [represent as absolute truth] upon any subject connected with it would indeed be rash [impulsive]. But much has been accomplished in the past few decades, and evidence is slowly but surely accumulating from which sound conclusions can be drawn."
Lewis Spence, The Myths of Mexico and Peru, 1913

QUESTION: Describe Spence's claim in the passage above.

Answer 1

Answer:

Spence's claim in the passage above is

that "the accounts of Spanish authors concerning Maya mythology do not agree with the representations of the gods in the codices."

Explanation:

Essentially, a claim is an arguable assertion that a writer or speaker uses to support her stated position on an issue.  It is a personal opinion stated clearly as a fact but is debatable with inquiry, evidence, and counterclaims.  A good claim, while specific and focused, is subjective in defining the writer's goals, direction, and scope.  Usually, a claim requires some more evidence to establish it as an acceptable fact.

Answer 2

Spencer claims that the Mayan mythology was little unveiled and what we know today about it, in addition to representing a very small portion, is full of contradictory elements and even outside reality.

We can arrive at this answer because:

• A claim is an argument that is being defended in a text.

• In the text shown above, the author is advocating the in-depth study of Mayan mythology.

• This is because he believes that this mythology has been poorly studied and incorrectly explored.

• This made us know little about this civilization and had access to incorrect and contradictory information.

The author shows evidence that supports the claim and strengthens the argument.

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