Palenque's Temple of the Cross: Pakal's Son and the Cosmic Triad
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Temple of the Cross at Palenque, built by K'inich Kan B'alam II, son of the famed Pakal. They uncover the temple's role in Maya cosmology, focusing on the Tablet of the Cross and its depiction of the Palenque Triad — gods GI, GII, and GIII. The discussion delves into how the temple complex at Palenque, including the Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Foliated Cross, formed a sacred landscape mirroring the Maya cosmos. Lucas explains the symbolism of the cross as a world tree or ceiba, connecting the heavens, earth, and underworld. They also touch on the political and religious significance of Kan B'alam's building program, which legitimized his rule through divine association. The episode offers a window into Maya theology, iconography, and the architectural genius of Palenque during the Late Classic period.
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