Wak Chan Kʼawiil,[N 1] also known as Double Bird (January 508? – c. 562), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on December 27, 537(?) and reigning probably until his death.[N 2] He was son of Chak Tok Ichʼaak II and Lady Hand. He sponsored accession of Yajaw Teʼ Kʼinich II, ruler of Caracol in 553. The monument associated with Wak Chan Kʼawiil is Stelae 17.[1]
| Wak Chan Kʼawiil | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
| King of Tikal | |
| Reign | 27 December 537 – c. 562 |
| Predecessor | Bird Claw |
| Successor | Animal Skull |
| Born | January 508? Tikal |
| Died | c. 562 Tikal |
| Father | Chak Tok Ichʼaak II |
| Mother | Lady Hand |
| Religion | Maya religion |
| Signature |  |
Notes edit
- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is WAK-CHAN KʼAWI꞉L YAX-E꞉B-XO꞉K?[KʼINICH AJAW]-wa, Martin & Grube 2008, p.39.
- ^ These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Accession: 9.5.3.9.15 12 Men 18 Kʼankʼin, Martin & Grube 2008, p.39.
Footnotes edit
- ^ Martin & Grube 2008, p.39.
References edit
- Martin, Simon; Nikolai Grube (2008). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya (2nd ed.). London and New York: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 9780500287262. OCLC 191753193.
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