Kʼan Chitam

Kʼan Chitam,[N 1] also known as Kan Boar and Kʼan Ak (November 26, 415? – 486?), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on August 8, 458.[N 2] He was son of Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II and Lady Ahiin. The monuments associated with Kʼan Chitam are Stelae 2?, 9, 13 and 40.[1]

Kʼan Chitam's glyph
Kʼan Chitam
Ajaw of Tikal
Stela 13 at Tikal represents Kʼan Chitam
ReignAugust 8, 458-486?
PredecessorSihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II
SuccessorChak Tok Ichʼaak II
BornNovember 26, 415?
Died486?
IssueChak Tok Ichʼaak II
FatherSihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II
MotherLady Ahiin
ReligionMaya religion

Notes

  1. The ruler's name, when transcribed is (KʼAN)CHITAM?, translated "Precious/Yellow Peccary", Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
  2. These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Birth: 8.18.19.12.1 8 Imix 14 Sak and Accession: 9.1.2.17.17 4 Kaban 15 Xul, Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.

Footnotes

  1. Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.

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.
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II
Ajaw of Tikal
August 8, 458-486?
Succeeded by
Chak Tok Ichʼaak II


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