Kʼukʼ Bahlam I
Kʼukʼ Bahlam I,[N 1] also known as Kuk and Bahlum Kʼukʼ, (March 30, 397 – 435?), was a founder and ajaw of the ruling dynasty at the Maya city of Palenque. He founded the dynasty on March 10, 431.[N 2][1]
| Kʼukʼ Bahlam I | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw of Palenque | |
 Kʼukʼ Bahlam I's glyph | |
| Reign | March 10, 431 – 435 |
| Predecessor | New creation |
| Successor | "Casper" |
| Born | March 30, 397 |
| Died | 435? |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Depiction
One stone censer stand portrays one of the Palenque kings named Kʼukʼ Bahlam, as the subject can be identified by a quetzal (kʼuk') headdress and jaguar (bahlam) ears.[2]
Notes
- The ruler's name, when transcribed is KʼUKʼ[BAHLAM], translated "Quetzal Jaguar".
- These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Born: 8.18.0.13.6 5 Kimi 14 Kʼayab and Acceded: 8.19.15.3.4 1 Kʼan 2 Kʼayab.
Sources
- Skidmore, Joel (2010). The Rulers of Palenque (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Mesoweb Publications. p. 6. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- Martin, Simon; Grube, Nikolai (2008). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya (2nd ed.). London: Thames and Hudson.
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New creation |
Ajaw of Palenque March 10, 431-435? |
Succeeded by "Casper" |
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