And then the calendar of the year in Keiti. Already in the 1st period we find GD56 as a prominent glyph type (Eb1-37 and Eb2-2). No feet visible, both hands held high, but barren.

Then we have Eb2-22 in the 3rd period, with no feet visible, head sideways. Possibly we have GD56 also Eb3-26 in the 8th period? No, the impression is solstice here (viri). Is there a special point in time, similar to solstice, at the 4th month? (8 / 24 * 12 = 4).

If we count half a puni, we arrive at 150 days = 5 months. Should we count half a pregnancy (½ * 9 months)?

In the 10th period we also can find GD56. Just as we earlier found GD14 there (and in the 1st period). Arms held high but not hands. No feet visible.

At the end, in the 24th period we find two glyphs of type GD56 (Eb6-6 and Eb6-18). Now with left (barren) hand held high and with feet like fish-tails.

This kind of exercise as usual points toward a consequence in the use of the different types of glyphs. There is firm (though complex) ground below the shifting appearances. There is a unity of use in the different texts.

A frame of reference is slowly being distinguished and we have to learn more about that. Experience is what must guide us. This is science, though not of the kind we are used to. Now look at GD56 in my glyph dictionary.

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