Animal Skull,[N 1] also known as Lizard Head, Animal Skull II and Ete II (before 562 – c. 593), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne after 562, reigning until c. 593. He was a son of Fire Cross and Lady Hand Sky of Bahlam.[1]

Animal Skull
Ajaw of Tikal
22nd in the line
Animal Skull's glyph.
Reignafter 562-c.593
PredecessorWak Chan K'awiil
Successor23rd Ruler
Bornbefore 562
Diedc.593
Burial
Temple 32 (Burial 195)
FatherFire Cross
MotherLady Hand Sky of Bahlam
ReligionMaya religion

Notes

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  1. ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is K'INICH-?[TE'?], translated "Radiant ?", Martin & Grube 2008, p.40.

Footnotes

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  1. ^ Martin & Grube 2008, p.40.

References

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  • 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.
Regnal titles
Preceded by Ajaw of Tikal
after 562-c.593
Succeeded by