Animal Skull Explained

Animal Skull
Ajaw of Tikal
22nd in the line
Reign:after 562-c.593
Predecessor:Wak Chan K'awiil
Successor:23rd Ruler
Father:Fire Cross
Mother:Lady Hand Sky of Bahlam
Birth Date:before 562
Death Date:c.593
Place Of Burial:Temple 32 (Burial 195)

Animal Skull,[1] also known as Lizard Head, Animal Skull II and Ete II (before 562 –), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne after 562, reigning until . He was a son of Fire Cross and Lady Hand Sky of Bahlam.[2]

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Notes and References

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