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 | |
| Reign | August 8, 458-486? |
| Predecessor | Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II |
| Successor | Chak Tok Ichʼaak II |
| Born | November 26, 415? |
| Died | 486? |
| Issue | Chak Tok Ichʼaak II |
| Father | Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II |
| Mother | Lady Ahiin |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Notes
- The ruler's name, when transcribed is (KʼAN)CHITAM?, translated "Precious/Yellow Peccary", Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
- 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
- Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
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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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