Maya ruler
C20715
concept
A Maya ruler was the hereditary political and religious leader of a Maya city-state, responsible for governance, warfare, ritual performance, and maintaining divine favor for the community.
Observed surface forms (12)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Maya king | 9 |
| Maya leader | 4 |
| Ajaw | 1 |
| Ajaw of Tikal | 1 |
| Classic Maya king | 1 |
| Classic-period Maya king | 1 |
| Classic-period Maya ruler | 1 |
| King of Copán | 1 |
| Maya nobleman | 1 |
| Maya royal person | 1 |
| ruler of Copán | 1 |
| ruler of Yaxchilán | 1 |
Instances (26)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Kʼinich Janaabʼ Pakal I | — |
| 18-Rabbit | Maya king |
| Kʼinich Yax Kʼukʼ Moʼ | Maya king |
| Uaxaclajuun Ubʼaah Kʼawiil | Maya king |
| Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II | — |
| Kʼinich Kʼan Joy Chitam II | — |
| Kʼinich Ahkal Moʼ Nahb III | — |
| Kʼan Moʼ Hix | Maya nobleman |
| Tiwol Chan Mat | Maya royal person |
| Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil I | — |
| Bird Jaguar IV | Maya king |
| Itzamnaaj Bʼalam II | Maya king |
| Yaxun Bʼalam IV | — |
| Yik'in Chan K'awiil | — |
| Kʼakʼ Yipyaj Chan Kʼawiil | Maya king |
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18-Rabbit (Uaxaclajuun Ubʼaah Kʼawiil)
surface form:
18-Rabbit
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Maya king |
| Smoke Imix | — |
| ajaw of Copán | — |
| Kʼakʼ Tiliw Chan Yopaat | Maya king |
| Yax Kʼukʼ Moʼ | — |
| Kʼinich Popol Hol | — |
| Bʼalaj Chan Kʼawiil | Maya king |
| Jacinto Pat | Maya leader |
| José María Barrera | Maya leader |
| Cecilio Chi | Maya leader |
| Venancio Pec | Maya leader |