Parrot Chaak

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Parrot Chaak
Ajaw of La Mar
ReignAD 781–?
ReligionMaya religion

Parrot Chaak was a ruler of La Mar, an ancient Maya settlement in the Mexican state of Chiapas.

Biography

Parrot Chaak ascended to the throne of La Mar in 725 AD. An important mention of Parrot Chaak is found on Stela 12 at

K'inich Yat Ahk II as a gift.[2]

References

  1. ^ Martin & Grube (2000), p. 153.
  2. ^ Houston (2004), p. 271.

Bibliography

  • Houston, Stephen, ed. (2004). Writing in Early Mesoamerica. In The First Writing: Script Invention as History and Process. .
  • Martin, Simon; Grube, Nikolai (2000). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens. .