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El Dorado (Spanish: [el doˈɾaðo], English: / ˌ ɛ l d ə ˈ r ɑː d oʊ /; Spanish for "the golden") is commonly associated with the legend of a gold city, kingdom, or empire purportedly located somewhere in the Americas.
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Apr 1, 2014 · El Dorado ('Gilded Man' or 'Golden One') referred to the legendary kings of the Muisca people who populated the northern Andes of modern-day Colombia from 600 to 1600. The name derives from the coronation ritual when the new king was covered in gold dust before he leapt into Lake Guatavita.
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El Dorado. The legend of El Dorado is popular folklore, and even ensnared Sir Walter Raleigh. By Willie Drye. 4 min read. The lust for gold spans all eras, races, and nationalities. To...
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Mar 31, 2022 · El Dorado: Real history behind the legend. References. By Mathew Lyons. published 31 March 2022. El Dorado, the land of gold, is one of the most well-known myths in history and has many...
Mar 3, 2021 · Where is El Dorado? There are several ways to answer this age old question. Practically speaking, the best answer is nowhere: the city of gold never existed. Historically, the best answer is Lake Guatavitá, near the Colombian city of Bogotá.
Jul 3, 2019 · Was El Dorado real? Where was it? Distinguish the facts from the myth of El Dorado, the lost city of gold that inspired countless European explorers.
May 20, 2024 · Eldorado, originally, the legendary ruler of an Indian town near Bogotá, who was believed to plaster his naked body with gold dust during festivals, then plunge into Lake Guatavita to wash off the dust after the ceremonies; his subjects threw jewels and golden objects into the lake.