El Dorado is spanish for "the Golden One". It is a legend that began in South America with a tribal Chief who covered himself in gold dust and dove into mountain water. Through the legend, El Dorado became the myth of a kingdom ruled by the Golden King. When the Spanish Conquistadores moved in, they heard stories of the fabled golden city, but were never able to find such a place. However, historical accounts of tribal rituals suggest that kings would eminate this story, and have themselves covered in gold dust from nearby mines.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado
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