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BOLON-TZAKAB

Also known as BOLON-DZACAB, GOD-K, KAUIL, KAWIL, GII

BOLON-TZAKAB: God of Lightning and Fire. Also known as God K. K is for Kings.

He's one of the PALENQUE-TRIAD, designated with the Roman numeral ii. BOLON-TZAKAB carries a torch or sometimes a smoking cigar. He protects the royal household and their lineage. Consequently he requires a lot of sacrifices. Throw another peasant on the fire.

Entry last modified on 01 January 2004

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VITAL STATISTIX
Area or people: Palenque
Location : Mesoamerica
Gender : Male
Category : Deity
Pronunciation : Coming soon
Alternative names : BOLON-DZACAB, GOD-K, KAUIL, KAWIL, GII
Attributes : Coming soon
Mystic Number : 251

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