Lady Buluʼ facts for kids

Lady Buluʼ was a powerful queen of Dos Pilas, an ancient Maya city. She lived in the 600s. Her name might also have been Lady B'uluka'l. She was married to Bʼalaj Chan Kʼawiil, who was the king of Dos Pilas.

Lady Buluʼ was the mother of Wak Chanil Ajaw, who later became a queen in the city of Naranjo. She was also the stepmother to two kings of Dos Pilas: Itzamnaaj Bʼalam and Itzamnaaj Kʼawiil.

Who Was Lady Buluʼ?

Lady Buluʼ was a very important person in the Maya world. Even though she was not the king's first wife, she had a lot of political power. This means she was involved in important decisions for the kingdom.

Her Political Influence

Ancient writings on a stone monument called Naranjo Stela 24 describe Lady Buluʼ as an ochk'in kalo'mte'. This special title roughly means "western autocrat." It was usually given only to very high-ranking and powerful people in Maya society. This shows how much influence she had.

Her Family and Role

Lady Buluʼ played a key role in the royal family of Dos Pilas. She helped connect different royal lines through her children. While she was a main wife, King Bʼalaj Chan Kʼawiil also had another important wife, Lady of Itzan. It is also possible that Lady Buluʼ had one more daughter.