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

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.

About the author

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).Ramón 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.

Product details

• Authors: Maria Fernanda Paz-Castillo
• Assisted by: Ramón Paris (Illustration)
• Publisher: Turnaround
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 14.10.2025
• EAN: 9781623716097
• ISBN: 978-1-62371-609-7
• No. of pages: 36
• Weight: 358 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs > Fairytales and sagas; Caribbean islands, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Latin America – Mexico, Central America, South America, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Caribbean & Latin America, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Caribbean & Latin America, JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous / Historical