Cucumatz (K’iche’ ruler)

K’iche’ ruler in the Popol Vuh’s Cumarcah narrative, distinct from creator Qucumatz. His transformations legitimate royal power.

Children

• Unnamed daughter of Cucumatz
• Quicab

Powers

• Royal transformations

Relations

• distinct from: Gucumatz

Sources

• Popol Vuh, The Glory of the Lords of Cumarcah, Christenson 2007, pp. 256–257; creator/ruler distinction: p. 250 note 733