The Muisca nation gave birth to the legend of ElDorado. The legend spread due to the ritual done to crown a new king, a zipa. This ceremony was celebrated at Guatavita s lagoon. The upcoming zipa was completely covered with gold powder until he became the personification of El Dorado, a golden man. Afterward, he dived into the lagoon, copulating symbolically with it, and become the undoubtful zipa. The news of this ritual walked the paths as far...
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