Cabeza is descended from Mayan gods, though he didn't inherit any of their powers. He was once a Mayan prince and priest from Tikal. He was trained to be one of the best Mayan warriors of his day and he more than excelled at what he was taught. So long as he lived, he kept the Snake Kingdom at bay and with his human demise, Tikal fell instantly into their hands. Cabeza earned his nickname (Spanish for "head") because as a child he crossed into enemy territory to retrieve his brother's severed head.