Dr. Mikkel Clemmensen

Biography

Mikkel Bøg Clemmensen is a teaching assistant at the University of Copenhagen, where he engages in scholarly activities largely focused on Mesoamerican studies, particularly the calendars and perceptions of time during colonial Central Mexico. His research contributes to the understanding of the interconnections between indigenous cultures and Catholic influences in the region. Clemmensen actively participates in conferences, workshops, and lectures that delve into these subjects. He has presented at several notable events, including the European Maya Conference and has organized roundtable discussions on Western Mesoamerican calendars and writing systems. Clemmensen is also known for his contributions to the academic discourse surrounding the visual representation of hybrid religions and indigenous-Christian murals from Mexico during the colonial period.

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