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The Black Panther sequel introduces Namor, a decades-old comic book character, with a revised backstory rooted in Mayan and Aztec history. The professor who helped shape that story says he hopes it will inspire more people to seek out Indigenous history.

, a decades-old comic book character, with a revised backstory rooted in Mayan and Aztec history. He is played by Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta Mejíaand professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, was in charge of making sure Namor's reimagined background was historically accurate.

He suggested the name Talokan for Namor's underwater kingdom, wrote glyphs that tell Namor's story for the sets and made sure the wardrobe choices fit with materials the Mayan used. Lessons on Indigenous histories and cultures from across the Americas, including Native American history, are"The hope is people recognize that there's so much more to learn and be appreciative of," Aldana says.

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