Lost Inca Gold
This legend began in the 16th century. Commander of the Spanish Francisco Pizarro had captured Inca king named Atahualpa. Pizarro promised to release Atahualpa if the king give a number of pure gold. Atahualpa come and collect all the gold they could find. Part of the gold has been transferred to Pizarro, but before the other half delivered Pizarro deny his words and King Atahualpa was executed. It is said that those who are loyal to Atahualpa treasure buried in a mountain cave.
Many have tried to recover the treasure. In 1886 Barth Blake claimed that he found the legendary Inca treasure. He writes: "There are thousands of pieces of gold and silver and pre-Inca Inca crafts, a goldsmith of the most beautiful work you can not imagine." He also described "gold vase filled with emeralds" and giant sculptures made of real gold. Blake plans to raise funds for a major expedition, but tragically died at sea before he got a chance. Since then many people have claimed to have seen the place, but there is no real evidence exists and those who claim to have discovered it is not able to show the place.
El Dorado
El Dorado is a legendary city in South America made entirely of gold. Legend appears on the 16th and 17th centuries with the rise of the New World. Many people ventured into the wilderness of South America to find this town, most of the expedition ended in death. One explorer had his son was killed while searching for El Dorado. guilt that prompted him to commit suicide.
This legend does have real roots. When Spanish explorers first arrived in the New World they were told stories by the other tribes about a king who has abandoned His people precious jewels into Lake Guatavita to appease the gods who live below the water surface. Spain tries to drain the lake and found some gold, but could not drain the lake enough to achieve a larger amount of gold that supposedly located in deeper waters.
This is a very persistent legend, and many speak as if the legendary city of gold is still there. Although logic dictates otherwise, many want to believe that there is a city made of gold. They want to believe that there is a chance for them to find their riches beyond my wildest dreams in the form of a long-lost city.
Atlantis
The story of the lost city of Atlantis is one of the legends that have survived throughout the centuries. The legend of the origin comes from the Greek philosopher Plato. Plato tells of a great city that was created by a race of half-god and half human. The city is home to exotic wildlife and is the most civilized civilization that ever existed. Plato tells a fantastic tale in 360 BC and the story continues to this day.
Most scholars believe that the story is the story of Plato's philosophical allegory or warning that a civilized society can never really conquer nature but some believe that Atlantis is very real. There are many theories about exactly where Atlantis is located starting from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
It is not out of the question that Atlantis was based on a true story. The story quotes an ancient, now constantly destroyed by floods and volcanic eruptions. This is a very real possibility that the great city at one time existed but was taken by nature.
Crystal Skulls
The legend is a bit different because there is a crystal skull artifacts, but their purpose remains a mystery. The skull did not even rare, but this horrible waste of an ancient civilization is too mysterious to be ignored. This skull was found all throughout Mexico and is believed by some archaeologists have carved tens of thousands of years ago by an ancient Mesoamerican civilization. What this mysterious skull? Some believe that they are artifacts of Atlantis and others cite the skull as proof that aliens are visiting Earth in the past.
Many stories in today believe that the skull has magical powers. They say that the skull can enhance psychic abilities and that they also have healing powers. Legend popularity got a boost when Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of Crystal Skull was released back in 2008, shows that people are still fascinated with Crystal Skull.
The Fountain Of Youth
Many cultural legend similar to the story waterfall that made immortal. There are rumors that when Alexander the Great approached his death he was hunting for a legendary river that will cure old age. There is also a European legend that tells of a great king who led a kingdom that has a spring that will give eternal life. With the discovery of a new world in the 16th century many people attracted by the ageless legend waterfall and then popping up again. This time the waterfall is said to lie in America. Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon started looking for waterfalls in places that are now in St. Augustine, Florida.
The odd thing is that no records exist that detail de Leon's expedition to Florida, has caused many scholars believe that the story might have been made by de Leon or some contemporaries de Leon. Regardless, the legend continues and as popular as ever. There is a tourist attraction in Florida who claim to be the fairytale waterfalls to stay young. Unfortunately, this waterfall is a bit misleading the people who drink and do not become immortal.
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