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The Golden Man: The Indigenous Story Behind the Legend of El Dorado

The Golden Man: The Indigenous Story Behind the Legend of El Dorado - Hardcover

by Maria Fernanda Paz-Castillo
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Availability:In StockContributor:Maria Fernanda Paz-Castillo, Ram?n Paris (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2025-05-20Pages:36
Language:EnglishPublisher:Crocodile BooksISBN-13:9781623716097ISBN-10:1623716098UPC:9781623716097Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Legends, Myths, Fables, Historical, PlacesBook Topic:Caribbean & Latin American, Caribbean & Latin AmericaWeight:0.56Product ID:SC8MGBZYSY
Discover the story of the Golden Man, the inspiration behind one of the most legendary tales of the Americas--El Dorado.

Imagine a man covered in gold dust, shining in the first rays of the sun. It must be impressive, right?

This fascinating picture book unveils the ancient ceremony practiced by the Muisca people in the Guatavita Lagoon, in what is now Colombia. It follows the preparation and ritual, where a young man, dusted in gold, plunges into the sacred waters to honor his gods and solidify his leadership.

Dive into the rich history of these master goldsmiths and explore the legendary Golden Man ritual through engaging, meticulously researched illustrations and storytelling.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Crocodile BooksISBN-13:9781623716097ISBN-10:1623716098UPC:9781623716097Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Legends, Myths, Fables, Historical, PlacesBook Topic:Caribbean & Latin American, Caribbean & Latin AmericaWeight:0.56Product ID:SC8MGBZYSY
Maria Fernanda Paz-Castillo has published several anthologies for children written in Spanish, such as: De pieles, plumas escamas, and Muertos de susto. Due to her extensive experience, she has been selected as a judge for the Ibero-American Illustration Catalogue (2025) and for the International Illustration Prize Bologna Book Fair-FSM (2018).

Ram?n Paris is an illustrator, motion graphics designer, and animator. He studied Mass Communication at the Universidad Central de Venezuela, where he worked as an illustrator for communication research magazines. In 2011, he began illustrating children's books.
Publisher: Crocodile Books

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Maria Fernanda Paz-Castillo, Ram?n Paris (Illustrator)

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Maria Fernanda Paz-Castillo

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