Lady Six Monkey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lady 6 Monkey 'War Quechquemitl' |
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A picture of Lady Six Monkey from the Codex Selden
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| Heiress to the throne of Jaltepec (Añute) |
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| Reign | ?-1101 |
| Predecessor | Lady 9 Wind 'Stone Quechquemitl', with Lord 10 Eagle 'Stone Jaguar' |
| Successor | Lord 1 Alligator 'Ballcourt Eagle' |
| Queen consort of Red and White Bundle | |
| Reign | 1090-1101 |
| Born | c.1041 or after Jaltepec |
| Died | 1101 Red and White Bundle |
| Spouse | Lord 11 Wind 'Blood Jaguar' (from Red and White Bundle) |
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| Father | Lord 10 Eagle 'Stone Jaguar', King consort of Jaltepec |
| Mother | Lady 9 Wind 'Stone Quechquemitl', Queen regnant of Jaltepec |
| Religion | Mixtec religion |
| Other names | Ñuñuu Dzico-Coo-Yodzo |
| Occupation | Mixtec ruler |
Lady Six Monkey (Mixtec: Ñuñuu Dzico-Coo-Yodzo) was an important ruler in the ancient Mixtec culture. She was born around 1041 in a place called Jaltepec. She passed away in 1101 in Red and White Bundle.
Lady Six Monkey was a powerful queen who ruled the city-state of Huachino. She ruled alongside her husband, King Lord Eleven Wind. She was also supposed to become the ruler of Jaltepec, following her mother, Lady Nine Wind. However, she died before she could take the throne of Jaltepec. Her story is told in old documents, especially in a book called the Codex Selden.
Who was Lady Six Monkey?
Lady Six Monkey was a very important leader in the Mixtec culture. The Mixtec people lived in what is now southern Mexico. She was known for her strength and leadership. Her full name was Lady 6 Monkey 'War Quechquemitl'. A quechquemitl is a special type of clothing worn by women.
She was born into a royal family. Her father was Lord 10 Eagle 'Stone Jaguar'. Her mother was Lady 9 Wind 'Stone Quechquemitl. Both her parents were rulers in Jaltepec.
Her Rule and Family
Lady Six Monkey became a queen in the city-state of Huachino. She ruled there from 1090 to 1101. She shared power with her husband, Lord 11 Wind 'Blood Jaguar'. He was from the city of Red and White Bundle.
Together, Lady Six Monkey and Lord Eleven Wind had children. One of their sons was Lord 4 Wind 'Fire Serpent'. He later became a king in other important cities. Another son was Lord 1 Alligator 'Ballcourt Eagle'. He became the king of Jaltepec after his grandmother.
Her Legacy
Lady Six Monkey was meant to become the main ruler of Jaltepec. This was her family's original home. She was the rightful heir to the throne. Sadly, she died in 1101 before she could take on this role.
Her life and actions are recorded in ancient Mixtec books. These books are called codices. The Codex Selden is one of the most famous. It shows pictures and stories of her life. These records help us understand the history of the Mixtec people. They also show the important role women played in their society.
See also
- In Spanish: Seis-Mono para niños
