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Stela 31, Tikal, 451 CE, Maya
* long inscription on back of lineage of Tikal kings up to Stormy Sky(shown) (his father was Curl Nose) * moment in a rite of accession -- holding emblem of power(headdress w/ Jester God), deity(Jaguar God of Underworld) -makes clear that he's close to gods * belt with celts (incorporated sounds in costumes too) * 2 figures on side of stela: same figure from 2 sides? know from glyphs that it's Curl Nose -dressed as warrior (with atlatl-spear thrower) implies protection from powerful ancestor * google eyes are evidence of attack/conquer by Teotihuacan |