Chak Tok Ichʼaak II
| Chak Tok Ichʼaak II | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw of Tikal | |
 Chak Tok Ichʼaak II's glyph | |
| Reign | c.486-July 24, 508 |
| Predecessor | Kʼan Chitam |
| Successor | Lady of Tikal and Kaloomteʼ Bahlam |
| Died | July 24, 508 |
| Issue | Wak Chan Kʼawiil Lady of Tikal? |
| Father | Kʼan Chitam |
| Mother | Lady Tzutz Nik |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Chak Tok Ichʼaak II,[N 1] also known as Jaguar Paw II and Jaguar Paw Skull (died July 24, 508), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne c. 486 and reigned until his death.[N 2] He was son of Kʼan Chitam and Lady Tzutz Nik. The monuments associated with Chak Tok Ichʼaak II are Stelae 3, 7, 15, 21, and possibly 26.[1][2]
Notes
- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is CHAK-TOK-ICHʼA꞉K, translated "Great Misty? Claw", Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
- ^ These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Death: 9.3.13.12.5 13 Chikchan 13 Xul, Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
Footnotes
References
- 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.
