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. | |
| Reign | after 562-c.593 |
| Predecessor | Wak Chan K'awiil |
| Successor | 23rd Ruler |
| Born | before 562 |
| Died | c.593 |
| Burial | Temple 32 (Burial 195) |
| Father | Fire Cross |
| Mother | Lady Hand Sky of Bahlam |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Notes
edit- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is K'INICH-?[TE'?], translated "Radiant ?", Martin & Grube 2008, p.40.
Footnotes
edit- ^ Martin & Grube 2008, p.40.
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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