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* Ixbalanque is based on one of the [[wikipedia:Maya_Hero_Twins|Maya Hero Twins]], mythical heroes in the Ancient Mayan culture. His jaguar-like appearence is a reference to the mythical Xbalanque having jaguar-like patches and whiskers. | * Ixbalanque is based on one of the [[wikipedia:Maya_Hero_Twins|Maya Hero Twins]], mythical heroes in the Ancient Mayan culture. His name can be translated as "Jaguar Sun" or "Hidden Sun". His jaguar-like appearence is a reference to the mythical Xbalanque having jaguar-like patches and whiskers. | ||
* His | ** The mythical Ixbalanque eventually became the moon after ascending to the sky. This is reflected in his 4-star variant's name. | ||
* His Charge Skill line K'asam Aj Ch'atam Ulew, is a reference to the Popol Vuh, where the twins planted a maize, which is said to have died if it withered, and alive if it sprouted. When Hunahpu and Xbalanque dies temporarily in Xibalba, the plant withers but sprouts again after they are resurrected. Because of this, their grandmother Xmucane praises the maize and names it "k'asam aj, ch'atam ulew", meaning "Leveled Earth and Revitalized Maize" in the Kʼiche language. | |||
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