Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II,[N 1] also known as Storm Sky and Manikin Cleft Sky (died 3 February 456), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on 26 November 411 and reigned until his death.[N 2][1] He was a son of his predecessor Yax Nuun Ahiin I and Lady Kʼinich, and a grandson of Spearthrower Owl. Stela 31, erected during his reign, describes the death of his grandfather in 439; other monuments associated with Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II are Stelae 1 and possibly Stelae 28. Tikal Temple 33 was Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II's funerary pyramid and his tomb was located beneath it.[2]
| Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
 Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II's portrait on Stela 31. | |
| King of Tikal | |
| Reign | 26 November 411 - 3 February 456 |
| Predecessor | Yax Nuun Ahiin I |
| Successor | Kʼan Chitam |
| Died | 3 February 456 Tikal |
| Burial | Temple 33 (Burial 48) |
| Spouse | Lady Ahiin |
| Issue | Kʼan Chitam, King of Tikal Six Sky, King of Río Azul |
| Father | Yax Nuun Ahiin I |
| Mother | Lady Kʼinich |
| Religion | Maya religion |
| Signature |  |
Notes
edit- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is SIH-(Y)AJ-CHAN KʼAWI꞉L, translated "Sky-born Kʼawiil", Martin & Grube 2008, p.34.
- ^ These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Accession: 8.18.15.11.0 3 Ajaw 13 Sak and Death: 9.1.0.8.0 10 Ajaw 13 Muwan, Martin & Grube 2008, p.34.
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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.
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