Hun-Toh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hun-Toh |
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| Ahpo Xahil of Iximche | |
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| A depiction of a Mayan warrior. Mayan kings often went to war. Behind the warrior is a Mayan blue background. | |
| Successor | Lahuh-Ah |
| Spouse(s) | unknown queen |
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| Lahuh-Ah | |
| Father | unknown |
| Mother | unknown |
Hun-Toh was an important leader, known as the first Ahpo Xahil (which was like a king or main ruler) of the ancient Mayan city of Iximche.
The Story of Hun-Toh
Hun-Toh and another leader named Wuqu-Batz' served a powerful K'iche' king named K'iq'ab. King K'iq'ab recognized their skills and gave them important leadership roles. Wuqu-Batz' was known as an Ahpo Sotz'il, another high-ranking position.
However, King K'iq'ab's own sons became jealous of the growing power of Hun-Toh and Wuqu-Batz'. They started a rebellion against their father. This rebellion weakened the king's power and caused trouble in the kingdom.
Later, the K'iche' lords decided that Hun-Toh and Wuqu-Batz' were a threat. They wanted to punish them, even though King K'iq'ab did not agree. The king secretly warned his Kaqchikel friends, including Hun-Toh, and told them to leave for their safety.
Following the king's advice, Hun-Toh and other leaders left the K'iche' capital with their people. They traveled to a new location and founded their own capital city, which they named Iximche. Hun-Toh became the first ruler of this new city.
His son, Lahuh-Ah, later took over as ruler after Hun-Toh.
