1926 Guatemala Panoply of War Quiche Indian Tecum Umam Commander in Cheif of tribe
Tecun Uman Tecún Umán, Tecúm Umán, Tecúm Umam, Tekun Umam was the last ruler and king of the K'iche' Quiché Maya people, in the highlands of what is now Guatemala. According to the Kaqchikel annals, he was slain by Spanish Conquistador Don Pedro de Alvarado while waging battle against the Spaniards in the grasslands of El Pinar (Valley of Olintepeque) on February 20, 1524. Tecun Uman is considered the most representative of his people for his bravery and dignity because he fought to protect his land and his people. He was declared Guatemala's official national hero on March 22, 1960 and is commemorated on February 20, on the anniversary of his death. Tecun Uman has inspired a wide variety of activities ranging from the production of statues and poetry to the retelling of the legend in the form of folkloric dances to prayers. Despite this, Tecun Uman's existence is not well documented, and it has proven to be difficult to separate the man from the legend.
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