{"product_id":"golden-man-9781623716097","title":"Golden Man","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the story of the Golden Man, the inspiration behind one of the most legendary tales of the Americas--El Dorado.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eImagine a man covered in gold dust, shining in the first rays of the sun. It must be impressive, right? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDive into the rich history of these master goldsmiths and explore the legendary Golden Man ritual through engaging, meticulously researched illustrations and storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crocodile Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781623716097\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs","brand":"Maria Fernanda Paz-Castillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45211642265781,"sku":"9781623716097","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_5978c503-a5aa-47fc-ac4e-46d8f529a3c2.jpg?v=1742913599","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/golden-man-9781623716097","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}