Eight Skull
Ajaw
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Eight Skull[1] (ruled ? - c. 790) was one of two known rulers of Ixkun, Mayan city. His successor was Rabbit God K.
| Eight Skull | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
Stela 12 was possibly dedicated by Eight Skull. | |
| King of Ixkun | |
| Reign | c.779-790 |
| Successor | Rabbit God K |
| Born | Ixkun |
| Died | c.790 Ixkun |
| Spouse | Lady Ik (possibly) |
| Issue | Rabbit God K (possibly) |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Stela 2 records two battles, one against Sacul on 21 December 779 and the other against Ucanal on 10 May 780.[2] It is said on the stela that Eight Skull was a predecessor of Rabbit God K. The text is incomplete.
Stela 12 is believed to have been dedicated by Eight Skull.[1]