Question

Describe how the mythical el dorado was different from the actual place where the muisca people and their chief lived. include at least one quote and specific examples from the account to support your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: Eldorado, (Spanish: “The Gilded One”) , also spelled El Dorado, 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 Guatita to wash off the dust after the ceremonies; his subjects threw jewels and golden .

Explanation:

Which sentence from the text develops the idea that many explorers have searched for the legendary land of El Dorado? “When the story of the golden city reached Pizarro, he was determined to find this place for himself and claim the gold.”