Lady Pacal
Ajaw
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Lady Pakal (or Lady Pacal; Mayan Ix Pacal[1]) was a Maya Queen consort of Yaxchilan in Mexico.[2][full citation needed]
- See also Pakal (disambiguation).
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| Lady Pakal | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
| Queen consort of Yaxchilán | |
| Tenure | ?-681 |
| Successor | Lady K'ab'al Xook (sister) |
| Born | 607 Yaxchilán |
| Died | 705 (aged 97–98) Yaxchilán |
| Spouse | Yaxun Bahlam III |
| Issue | Itzamnaaj Bahlam III |
| Mother | Lady Xibalba |
| Religion | Maya religion |
It is said that she lived into her sixth k'atun, meaning that she was at least ninety-eight when she died in 705.[3][page needed][4]: 122
Her name means "shield".
Family
Lady Pacal was a daughter of Lady Xibalba and wife of the king (ajaw) Yaxun B'alam III[5][full citation needed] and mother of Itzamnaaj B'alam II.[4]: ??? [page needed][6]
Her grandson was Yaxun B'alam IV (752–768).
Her possible sister was Lady Xoc and her daughter-in-law was Lady Eveningstar of Calakmul.
