Jaguar God of Terrestrial Fire
deity earth Maya single tradition · 2
The Jaguar God of Terrestrial Fire is one of the Maya jaguar gods, associated with fire and terrestrial forces. He appears alongside God L in war-related contexts, such as the Palenque Temple of the Sun.
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When
- First attested
- 600 CE
- Attested period
- 600 – 900
- Historical notes
- Appears in the Palenque Temple of the Sun reliefs alongside God L.
Relationships
- allied with
- god L
- co occurs with
- Night Sun, Kinich Ahau, Jaguar God of the Underworld, Tonsured Maize God
- consort of
- Ix Chel
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“On the central relief of the Palenque Temple of the Sun – a war temple – god L, together with one of the other Maya jaguar gods (viz. the Jaguar God of Terrestrial Fire), supports an emblem consisting of the sacred shield and lances of the Palenque kings.”
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“like the Jaguar God of Terrestrial Fire.”
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