Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil I Explained

Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil I
Ajaw of Tikal 11th in the line
Reign:	c.307
Predecessor:	Animal Headdress
Successor:	Unen Bahlam
Father:	Animal Headdress
Mother:	Lady Skull

Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil I,^[1] (fl. c. 307) was ajaw ("lord") of the Maya city-state of Tikal. He was son of his predecessor Animal Headdress and Lady Skull. The monument associated with Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil I is El Encanto Stela I.^[2]

References

• Book: Martin, Simon. Simon Martin (Mayanist). Nikolai Grube. Nikolai Grube. 2008. Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya. London and New York. Thames & Hudson. 2nd. 9780500287262. 191753193.

Notes and References

1. The ruler's name, when transcribed is SIHYAJCHAN[KʼAWI꞉L] CHAK-ICHʼA꞉K, translated "Sky-born Kʼawil Great Claw", Martin & Grube 2008, p.26.
2. Martin & Grube 2008, pp.26-27.