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Bird Claw

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Bird Claw
Ajaw
King of Tikal
Reign6th century
PredecessorLady of Tikal and
Kaloomte' Bahlam
SuccessorWak Chan K'awiil
ReligionMaya religion
SignatureBird Claw's signature

Bird Claw,[N 1] also known as Animal Skull I and Ete I (fl. 6th century), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. The monument associated with Bird Claw is Stelae 8.[1] He carried a high-ranking name but no Tikal emblem.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is ?-TE'?, Martin & Grube 2008, p.38.

Footnotes

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  1. ^ Martin & Grube 2008, p.38.
  2. ^ Martin & Grube 2008, p.39.

References

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  • 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 Ajaw of Tikal
6th century
Succeeded by