Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A supernatural or divine being depicted above or emerging from a human figure in Maya art, representing spiritual visions or communication with the gods, common in royal portraiture.
AP course connection
Topic 5.3: 5.3 Purpose and Audience in Indigenous American Art