Subject:
Tiene:
Object:
Notes:
The name Ixkik' is simply kik’ --ballgame, the ball itself, resin, sap, or blood -- with a prefix (i)x --“female” or “moon.” Her name therefore connects not only to blood but also to the concepts of human sacrifice and interaction with the gods and Xib'alb'a through the ballgame.
Sources:
Popol Vuh: The Definitive Edition of the Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life and the Glories of Gods and Kings
K'iche'-English Dictionary and Guide to Pronunciation of the K'iche'-Maya Alphabet