Casper

Ajaw of Palenque

PersonhumanQ448453

Also known as 11 Rabbit

Born: August 8, 422
Died: 487
Citizenship: Mexico
, New Spain
Positions held: Ajaw of Palenque(0435–0487)
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1.mesoweb.com/palenque/resources/rulers/PalenqueRulers-05.pdfRetrieved 2023-08-03
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"Casper", also known as 11 Rabbit or Casper II, was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque from August 9, 435, to 487. He was the immediate successor of Kʼukʼ Bahlam I, who founded the ruling dynasty. The real name of the ruler has not been deciphered. He was given the nickname Casper by Mayanist scholar Floyd Lounsbury because his name glyph is said to resemble the cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost. An incomplete transcription of the name is ch'a-?..

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Casper
Different from: Casper

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