Lady K'abel's Military Strategy: The Snake Queen of El Peru-Waka'
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the military and political career of Lady K'abel, the kaloomte' (supreme warrior) of the Kaanul dynasty at El Peru-Waka'. They discuss how she wielded power not just as a queen but as a commander, her role in the wars between Tikal and Calakmul, and the archaeological evidence of her authority — including Stela 34 and her tomb. The conversation touches on the Snake Kingdom's ambitions, the logistics of Maya warfare, and how Lady K'abel's legacy challenges assumptions about gender and power in the Classic Maya world. Listeners will learn about the glyphs that name her as 'Lady Waterlily Hand' and the ceremonial regalia found in her burial, including a small alabaster jar with her portrait.
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