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As you read through this book you will learn about the Gádian's, (they are also known by many other names, see origins of the Gádians) you will be able to understand their faith, government, customs and values.
The Ancient Latvian Time-Reckoning System
1 Solar Year = 1 "Gads"
1 Gads = 8 "Laiki" [months] + d10T [day 10 total]
1 Laiks = 5 "Savaites" [weeks]
1 Savaite = 9 "Dienas" [days]
9 x 5 = 45 "dienas" in a "laiks"
45 x 8 = 360 "dienas" in 8 "laiki"
Notes:
d10T [day 10 total] = d10Z ["Ziemassv\etki"] + d10L ["Lieldienas"]
The solar year is not a constant integer. Some "Sv\etku dienas", or festival days, are additional days added between the standard 45 day "laiki". These extra days celebrate the winter solstice ("Ziemassv\etki") and spring equinox ("Lieldienas"). The measurement of time for these festivities fall outside the 5-week/9-day pattern and can be represented in terms of two variables:
d10Z ["Ziemassv\etki"] ... 3 "dienas"
between "Ledus" & "Ziemas Laiks"
d10L ["Lieldienas"] ... 2-3 "dienas"
between "S\ersnu" & "Pavasa\ra Laiks"
These two variables are integral measurements of time which function to maintain balance in the ancient Latvian time-reckoning system. Combined, they absorb observed variations in relative constants, and maintain integrity of the 9-day system.
Implications: if you are born on a Tuesday, your birthday will *always* be on a Tuesday.
(45 x 8) + [5 or 6] = 365 or 366
[("dienas" x "laiki") + "d10T" = 1 "gads"]
1 "Gads" = 1 Solar Year = 360 "Dienas" [days] + d10T [day 10 total]
summaries by g&l ... daily-tangents.com
v april 2500

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