#añute

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Some people like Lord 8-Deer Jaguar Claw.

I like Lady 6-Monkey War Quechquemitl.

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Toponymic glyphs I drew yesterday for Codex Black. All but Sa'a Yucu and Quie Yelaag are the actual glyphs used to represent those places, and among these Quie Yelaag is the only fictional place.

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Lady Ñuñuu Dzico-Yecu (”6-Monkey War Quexquemitl”), Mixtec princess of Añute and later queen of the Añute-Huachino alliance. Born in 1073 CE, she played a mayor role in shaping the political landscape and the power structures of the Mixteca. Died sacrificed by her enemies in 1100 CE (her son would avenge her years later though).

Her life is truly fascinating, I would really like to do a comic about her someday if I ever get the chance. Here’s a great article about her in case you want to learn more: Lady Six Monkey: The Great Warrior Queen of the Mixtecs