La realeza divina en el mundo maya clásico. Evidencias epigráficas e iconográficas

Abstract

Prehispanic Maya rulers performed duties and bore titles that link them di­rectly with the sacred. Moreover, many iconographic and epigraphic evidences show that, at least during the Classic pe­riod (250-900 a. C.), they were regarded as divine kings, were even worshipped probably and took up the highest ritual responsabilities. The end of Classic cul­ture also means the end of the sacred nature of power aparently, but the ruler kept important religious duties until the arrival of Spaniards.