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Yaxchilán,
State Chiapas, México Structure 33: Ball game relief (detail) Late Classic (600-900 AD) Ŧ Yaxun Balam (Bird Jaguar) IV (752-772 AD) |
Comments: The ruler Yaxun Balam (Bird Jaguar) IV taking part in
the ball game in 744 AD. The scene refers to the killing of a prisoner of war from Lakamtuun who was bound and thrown down the flight of steps like a ball. Two dwarfs are the messengers from the Underworld. |
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