K'inich Kan B'alam II: The Builder King of Palenque
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the reign of K'inich Kan B'alam II, the son of Pakal the Great who transformed Palenque into a center of art, architecture, and cosmology. They discuss his ambitious building projects, including the Temple of the Cross, Temple of the Sun, and Temple of the Foliated Cross, which encode complex narratives about Maya mythology and dynastic legitimacy. The episode delves into how Kan B'alam II used these structures to connect himself with the gods, particularly the Triad of Palenque—GI, GII, and GIII—and how his inscriptions reveal a sophisticated understanding of time and ritual. They also touch on his military campaigns, his relationship with his father, and the lasting impact of his reign on Maya civilization. Learn about the intricate iconography of Palenque's cross-group temples and how they served as both political propaganda and sacred texts.
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