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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 · Definition. El Dorado ('Gilded Man' or 'Golden One') referred to the legendary kings of the Muisca ( Chibcha) 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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- Has El Dorado ben found?Yes, El Dorado has been identified as Lake Guatavita where the 'Gilded Man' - the king of the Muisca (Chibcha) people of modern-day Colombia - jump...
- What is the meaning of El Dorado?El Dorado means 'Gilded Man' which refers to the coronation ceremony of the Muisca in ancient Colombia. The new king was covered in gold dust and g...
- Is El Dorado a lost city of gold?El Dorado refers to the coronation ceremonies of the Muisca kings when they were covered in gold. Rumours of this ceremony reached the European Con...
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...
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Mar 3, 2021 · El Dorado was a mythical city of gold that inspired countless explorers and adventurers in South America. Learn about the origin, the quest and the debunking of this legendary tale.
Jul 3, 2019 · Learn the facts and myths about El Dorado, the fabled city of gold that inspired countless expeditions in South America. Discover how the legend originated, who searched for it, and what impact it had on the region and its people.
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.
