Bʼutz Aj Sak Chiik,[N 1] also known as Manik, (November 15, 459 – 501?), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque. He took the throne on July 28, 487, reigning until 501. He was likely the brother of Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I.[N 2][1]
| Bʼutz Aj Sak Chiik | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
| King of Palenque | |
| Reign | 28 July 487 – 501 |
| Predecessor | "Casper" |
| Successor | Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I |
| Born | 15 November 459 Palenque |
| Died | 501 (aged 41–42) Palenque |
| Father | "Casper" (possibly) |
| Religion | Maya religion |
| Signature |  |
Notes
edit- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is bu-tzʼa-ja-SAK-chi[ku], translated "Smoking White/Resplendent Coati?".
- ^ These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Born: 9.1.4.5.0 12 Ahaw 13 Sak and Acceded: 9.2.12.6.18 3 Etzʼnab 11 Xul.
Sources
edit- ^ Skidmore, Joel (2010). The Rulers of Palenque (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Mesoweb Publications. pp. 18–19. Retrieved 12 October 2015.