I need this to be the 100% true answer, I MEDAL! During Pacal the Great's reign, he rebuilt much of Palenque, placing his name and likeness on most of the buildings. What might have motivated him to do this?

He believed this to be fulfilling the wishes of the gods.

He felt the need to justify the legitimacy of his claim to the throne.

It was a common custom among Mayan kings of that time.

He was a popular ruler who had images made of him to show appreciation.

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I need this to be the 100% true answer, I MEDAL! During Pacal the Great's reign, he rebuilt much of Palenque, placing his name and likeness on most of the buildings. What might have motivated him to do this?

He believed this to be fulfilling the wishes of the gods.

He felt the need to justify the legitimacy of his claim to the throne.

It was a common custom among Mayan kings of that time.

He was a popular ruler who had images made of him to show appreciation.

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