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[–] 1 point 7 months ago (1 child)

But it was named after the Argentine, which I remember is supposed to be a mythological land of women, similar to the Amazons.

Or maybe I'm getting my ancient lores mixed up

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago

    I suspect that you're thinking of El Dorado, which was a mythical golden city believed to be in South America, more specifically Columbia. It's in Voltaire's Candide. amongst other places.

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