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Parque Nacional Tikal, Department Petén, Guatemala Museo Sylvanus G. Morley: Stela 31 (detail) Early Classic (200-600 AD) 445 AD, Ŧ Siyaj Chaan K'awiil II (411-456 AD) |
Comments: The attributes of different gods were often combined in Maya sacral iconography. The mask on the belt of Siyaj Chaan K'awiil II combines features of Sun God, Fire God, and Wind God. These three deities, and others, are also mentioned on the back of the stela. |
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