Results: Mythical locations that might be actually real

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Myths and legends are as common today as they were thousands of years ago. The stories of hidden kingdoms and long-lost lands still incite a lust for explorations in us. Here is 5 mythical locations to spark your curiosity and maybe send you on an adventure of a lifetime! Information provided by Easyvoyage.
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EL DORADO: Whilst many have heard of the legendary golden kingdom of El Dorado, mystery still surrounds the origins of this fabled city. The story goes that during the Spanish Empire's expeditions in South America, rumors circulated about "El Rey Dorado", a leader of the native Muisca tribe. It was said that the Muisca people would cover themselves in powdered gold and then wash in the sacred Lake Guatavita. From here sparked the legend of a sparkling empire made entirely of gold just waiting to be discovered! Do you recall reading about El Dorado in school?
Yes
25%
539 votes
No
62%
1312 votes
Not Applicable
13%
276 votes
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UTOPIA: Utopia comes from the Greek ou-topos literally meaning 'nowhere', and is perhaps one of the most renowned of mythical locations. Originally mentioned in Thomas More's 1516 book of the same name, Utopia has since become the subject of myth and legend throughout the world. Utopia is said to be a blissful nirvana where humans operate in perfect harmony with one another and are in sync with their natural surroundings. We can all agree on the impossibility of such a place, but that doesn't stop us from fantasizing about the possibility of a near-perfect world. Have you ever watched any of these Utopia movies?
Metropolis (1927)
8%
168 votes
Lost Horizon (1937)
13%
277 votes
Things to Come (1936)
4%
90 votes
Seven Days in Utopia (2011)
5%
98 votes
Utopia (2013)
5%
108 votes
Tomorrowland (2015)
14%
304 votes
None
67%
1435 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
14 votes
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CAMELOT: As children, many of us must have listened to the stories of King Arthur and his knights of the round table; his escapades involving witches, wizards and dragons, and of course the legend of the sword in the stone. But what are the origins of this Arthurian legend and did the majestic kingdom of Camelot really exist. So far there has been no concrete proof of this. Do you think the majestic kingdom of Camelot existed?
Yes
27%
565 votes
No
39%
827 votes
Undecided
35%
735 votes
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ATLANTIS: Atlantis is by far the most famous of lost worlds. Legend dictates that thousands of years ago, an ancient city disappeared after a devastating earthquake caused it to sink to the depths of the ocean. Plato's Timaeus and Critias describe a state submerging into the Atlantic Ocean after displeasing the Gods, so perhaps Atlantis' origins lie here. Many claim Atlantis really did exist, suggesting it was in fact the island of Antilia, which appeared on various maps and charts in the 15th century. Myth or not, the idea of an ancient underwater city, hidden amongst the coral reefs is a rather magical one. Do you think that Atlantis is real or just a myth?
Real
32%
687 votes
Myth
32%
678 votes
Undecided
36%
762 votes
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TIMBUKTU: Timbuktu is a real-life location in central Mali, on the African continent. Back in the 12th century, this city earned mythical status as people began to associate it with being a distant land of riches and treasures. By the 15th century, Timbuktu was in fact a key location along the trading route linking the Mediterranean and West Africa. Thus legend spread further about this far-away land of vast deserts, golden sand and uncountable riches. Many believed travelling to the much sought after destination would guarantee gold and other riches. Have you ever heard of Timbuktu that is located in central Mali?
Yes
55%
1173 votes
No
45%
954 votes

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