| Kʼukʼ Bahlam I | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
| King of Palenque | |
| Reign | 20 March 431 – 435 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | "Casper" |
| Born | 30 March 397 |
| Died | 435(435-00-00) (aged 37–38) Palenque |
| Issue | "Casper" |
| Religion | Maya religion |
| Signature |  |
Kʼukʼ Bahlam I, 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.
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.
Notes
- The ruler's name, when transcribed is KʼUKʼ, 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 byNew creation | Ajaw of Palenque March 10, 431-435? |
Succeeded by"Casper" |