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Barbra Bishop's avatar

God bless those brilliant scholars, archaeologists, and linguists for their abilities that enabled them to decipher the ancient, recovered stela. And what a complicated and intriguing story they tell. Love some of those names like White Spirit and Snake Princess, and so interesting that Calakmul was the Snake Dynasty. Have not made it to Calakmul, it's so beautiful in such a remote jungle setting. Great series!

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

You will love it when you do get to Calakmul, Barbra. Thanks for your appreciation!

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Holly Starley's avatar

The names is this piece!! Love the series, Jeanine.

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Thanks so much Holly, I especially like White Spirit.

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Thanks for restack Denise!

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Daniel Catena's avatar

Those names, Snake Dynasty and White Spirit, certainly do give a GOT feel. Fascinating read and very informative as always, Jeanine!

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Again, thanks for the restack, Daniel! I like the name White Spirit. And she seems to be the least written about at this time. That she survived a coup, did not get killed, and managed to stay on in an elevated capacity, mind blowing. She must certainly have been considered a holy person to live another day.

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Daniel Catena's avatar

She truly was an extraordinary figure. So interesting and impressive the amount of research you did to share the post.

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Jennifer Silva Redmond's avatar

Thanks again for the wealth of knowledge you're imparting to us. I enjoy every post. Plus today's note!

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Thank you, Jennifer. I love researching the Maya, and it’s especially great when women warriors or archeologists or scholars are involved!

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Jennifer Silva Redmond's avatar

We agree!

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Thanks for restack @Postcards from TWS

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David Gemeinhardt's avatar

The plot thickens!

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Yes it does! Who would have thought one could get a page turner (stone turner?) of a story from centuries ago off of Maya hieroglyphs? I really give credit to Geunter, who worked deciphering them, at the site. Though Friedel, from all I’ve read and heard, is a fabulously supportive team leader, scholar and archeologist. And author.

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David Gemeinhardt's avatar

Amazing work going on out there. Can't wait to explore more when I return to Yucatàn in 2026.

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Oh great! You’ll have so much for your itinerary!

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Clee Images's avatar

Love your posts Jeannine!

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Thank you Clee!! you know how much that means to me!!

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Clee Images's avatar

😁

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The Vagabond Mermaid's avatar

The Mayan and other indigenous cultures are fascinating.

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Truly. I can’t get enough of them. Do have a read on the other two warrior queens I’ve written about. Equally intriguing—and until recently, not known of.

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The Vagabond Mermaid's avatar

Will do, I am craving a weekend reading marathon and this topic always peaks my interest. TY 💕

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Mil gracias!

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