El Dorado is a mythical city of gold that originated in South America in the 16th century. The legend was created by the Muisca tribe and is said to have been inspired by a ruler who was so wealthy that he would cover himself in gold and wash it off in a sacred lake. The term "El Dorado" translates to "the gilded one" or "the golden one" in Spanish. The legend of El Dorado captivated the imaginations of Europeans for centuries, inspiring many expeditions by conquistadors and explorers into the rainforests and mountains of South America. These expeditions were often fruitless and cost many lives, with some explorers even dying by suicide or execution. The expeditions were resilient, facing many challenges, including mosquito-infested swamps, angry natives, heat, floods, and mountain passes. Eventually, expeditions would give up and return home when their numbers got too low or their leader died.



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