| Foliated Jaguar | |
|---|---|
 Foliated Jaguar's glyph | |
| Ajaw of Tikal | |
| Reign | 2nd/3rd century |
| Predecessor | Yax Ehb Xook |
| Successor | Animal Headdress |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Foliated Jaguar, [N 1] also known as Scroll Ahau Jaguar, (fl. 2nd/3rd century) was ajaw of the Maya city-state of Tikal. [1]
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