Unen Bahlam
Appearance
Unen Bahlam | |
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Queen of Tikal | |
Reign | c.317 |
Predecessor | Sihyaj Chan K'awiil I |
Successor | K'inich Muwaan Jol |
Religion | Maya religion |
Unen Bahlam[N 1] (fl. c. 317) was a queen regnant of the Maya city-state of Tikal. Although generally assumed to be female, the sex of this ruler has been contested and is not fully confirmed.[1]
Notes
[edit]- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is UNEN[BAHLAM], translated "Baby Jaguar", Martin & Grube 2008, p.27.
Footnotes
[edit]- ^ Martin & Grube 2008, p.27.
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.