Palenque como Imago mundi y la presencia en ella de Itzamná

Research at the Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque reveals that the Mayan deity Itzamná, depicted as a celestial dragon or astral band, plays a central role in the site's cosmological symbolism. This is evidenced by intricate carvings and reliefs, particularly in the tomb of K'inich Janaab' Pakal and the Temple of the Cross, where Itzamná is linked to GI, a member of Palenque's divine trinity. Inscriptional evidence from these structures, including the Temple XIX, further confirms Itzamná's role as a creator deity, reinforcing its identification with the celestial dragon motif. The study deciphers these symbols through detailed analysis of architectural and epigraphic elements, offering new insights into Mayan cosmology and religious practices.

De la Garza Camino, M. (2013). Palenque como Imago mundi y la presencia en ella de Itzamná. Estudios de Cultura Maya, 30. https://doi.org/10.19130/iifl.ecm.2007.30.620