Kinich Ahau
16th-century Yucatec name of the Maya sun god
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Kinich Ahau
Summary
Kinich Ahau is a solar deity[1]. They draws 464 Wikipedia views per month (solar_deity category, ranking #9 of 18).[2]
Key Facts
- Kinich Ahau's instance of is recorded as solar deity[3].
- Kinich Ahau's instance of is recorded as Mayan deity[4].
- Kinich Ahau's Commons category is recorded as Kinich Ahau[5].
- Kinich Ahau's worshipped by is recorded as Maya mythology[6].
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Kinich Ahau include Kinich Ahau Patera[7], a volcano[8] and 24761 Ahau[9], an asteroid[10].
Why It Matters
Kinich Ahau draws 464 Wikipedia views per month (solar_deity category, ranking #9 of 18).[2] They has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] They is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]
Entities named for them include Kinich Ahau Patera[7], a volcano[8] and 24761 Ahau[9], an asteroid[10].