The disturbing Zoomorph G (also known as Monument 7 and Zoomorfo G) was dedicated on the 4th November 785AD by king Sky Xul in honour of his predecessor, the mighty Cauac Sky (K’ak’ Tiliw Chan Yopaat), who gained the city its independence from Copán in 738AD and drastically changed Quiriguá’s fortunes forever. Cauac Sky is also responsible for the city of Quiriguá as it is found today as he rebuilt the city following its independence in the same style and layout as those of Copán whose greatness he was clearly trying to emulate in every way. He reigned for an incredible 60 years which meant his life far exceeded the expectancy of a warrior-king fighting against a far greater city – so it is not surprising that he called himself the Holy Lord of Quiriguá and was believed to hold godly powers.
Quirigua was little more than a trading outpost until a ruler named Cauak Sky claimed...
Quirigua was little more than a trading outpost until a ruler named Cauak Sky claimed independence and built some of the most amazing monuments ever built by the Maya.
For much of its history, Quirigua was little more than a trading outpost, designed to control...
For much of its history, Quirigua was little more than a trading outpost, designed to control trade along the Motagua River, but then Cauac Sky came to power...
The Acropolis at Quirigua may be small, but it lies at the heart of Quirigua's development from...
The Acropolis at Quirigua may be small, but it lies at the heart of Quirigua's development from a small trading outpost to a powerful independent city that ended up living in fear...
Stela C features a very important text describing the founding of the universe in 3114BC. In it,...
Stela C features a very important text describing the founding of the universe in 3114BC. In it, three stones are placed to create a new home for mankind...
The stelae at Quirigua are an outstanding example of Mayan art and include Stela E which is the...
The stelae at Quirigua are an outstanding example of Mayan art and include Stela E which is the largest monolithic monument ever erected in Mesoamerica.
Weighing as much as 20 tuns and encoded with mystery, the zoomorphs of Quirigua are amongst the...
Weighing as much as 20 tuns and encoded with mystery, the zoomorphs of Quirigua are amongst the most profound and amazing pieces of art ever produced by the Maya.
Feline-faced Monument 13, also known as Altar M, curiously marks the beginning of Quiriguá's...
Feline-faced Monument 13, also known as Altar M, curiously marks the beginning of Quiriguá's battle for independence thanks to the inclusion of a brand new emblem...
Quirigua's most prestigious ruler's image can be seen on the majority of the amazing monuments...
Quirigua's most prestigious ruler's image can be seen on the majority of the amazing monuments found at the site and there's something curiously Egyptian about him...
2 thoughts on “Quirigua: Zoomorph G”
Robin,
As a youth I hitched hiked from Nogales to Tierra de Fuego . Since 2015 I offer courses in Mesoamerican art and archaeology at Osher RIT .
I was attempting to summarize Looper’s discussion of the CAB inscriptions for my class on QRG, and just now stumbled upon your web pages, with your helpful and excellent description of these Maya inscriptions on the setting of the world creation hearth stones.
Thank you so very much
Robin,
As a youth I hitched hiked from Nogales to Tierra de Fuego . Since 2015 I offer courses in Mesoamerican art and archaeology at Osher RIT .
I was attempting to summarize Looper’s discussion of the CAB inscriptions for my class on QRG, and just now stumbled upon your web pages, with your helpful and excellent description of these Maya inscriptions on the setting of the world creation hearth stones.
Thank you so very much
Hi James, Thanks for leaving such a lovely comment. I am honoured to be of assistance and wish you and your students all the best! Thanks, Robin