corresponding form is seen in the symbol for the mouth _Tzec_
as found in the Dres. Codex (see plate LXV, 71). If the glyphs are in
any sense phonetic, it is probable that in the comb-like appendage to
this symbol (Landa's _ca_) we have the _'c_ (_'k_) sound, and that the
variation in the main character from the usual _chuen_ glyph (in having
the bounding line open and turned right and left at the top) is
indicative of the variation in the phonetic value. The explanation of
the symbol, which replaces the eye in the dog or panther like figure in
Tro. 32c and 33c, and is alluded to by Dr Seler in this connection
(LXVI, 1), has already been given under the discussion of the "Third
Day." There, as I have shown, it probably indicates the Maya word
_choco_, "heat, warmth," alluding to the hot, dry season which parches
and shrivels up the growing corn. This explanation retains the phonetic
value of the symbol, and it appears also to be entirely consistent with
the figures found in connection with it.

There is another symbol closely allied in form (plate LXVI, 2) which is
of frequent occurrence in the codices, usually, and, in fact, almost
exclusively, in the picture spaces, and apparently bearing some relation
to the offerings. It is often in groups, and is many times repeated in
groups on the so-called "title pages" of the Tro. and Cort. manuscripts.
It, however, frequently occurs in the form seen in the dog's eye (LXVI,
1), grouped as the other (Dres., 25a, etc) and undoubtedly used as an
equivalent, as we find numerals attached as with the other form. The
only distinction, as will be observed, is the presence or absence of the
little divided square at the top. As that with the divided square is
more detailed, it is probably the correct form, and, if so, can not be
distinguished from the _Chuen_ symbol.

On Dres. 29b, 30b, and 31b the symbol shown in plate LXVI, 3, is found
in each group of characters. This bears a close resemblance to the
symbol for the month _Tzec_, but varies in some important respects, as
will be seen by comparison. The appendix, as I am inclined to believe,
gives the _ah_, _ha_, or _hal_ sound, and shows that it is a verb or
word indicating action. As we find in each group the figure or symbol of
a food animal, the whole series may be supposed to relate to feasts, or
eating, or the collection of food. This suggestion is strengthened by
the fact that the _kan_ or maize symbol is placed in connection wi