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B'alam Quitzé

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In Mayan mythology, B'alam Quitzé ("jaguar with the sweet smile") was the first of the men created from maize after the Great Flood sent by Hurakan. The gods created Caha-Paluma specifically for him to marry.

Alernative: Balam Quitze, Balam Quitzé

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