Schele, Linda, and Peter Mathews. 1998. The Code of Kings: The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs. New York: Scribner: 8: 41
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Diagram of root-2 and root-3 rectangles, plus one glyph and a three-glyph clause. The diagram refers to the techniques developed by the Maya for establishing squares and distances in their architecture. The clause refers to the sky seat of Lakam-Ha (Palenque). The single glyph is u k'unul, "his conjuring place."