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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.
8 de nov. de 2023 · El Dorado is a mythical city of gold that inspired many European explorers to seek their fortune in the Americas. Learn about the origins, the quests, and the discoveries of this enduring tale of riches and adventure.
1 de abr. de 2014 · 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 gold jewellery before he jumped into Lake Guatavita.
14 de ene. de 2013 · The European myth that arose of El Dorado, as a lost city of gold waiting for discovery by an adventurous conqueror, encapsulates the Europeans' endless thirst for gold and their unerring drive...
31 de mar. de 2022 · El Dorado was a mythical city said to be rich with gold, first reported in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. The rumoured location of El Dorado is disputed in different sources, but...
1. : a city or country of fabulous riches held by 16th century explorers to exist in South America. 2. : a place of fabulous wealth or opportunity. Did you know?
20 de may. de 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.
