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In this people’s myths, the creator Chimini·gagua sent black birds flying to bring light and the goddess Bachué taught humans weaving before retreating into Iguaque Lagoon. A bearded culture hero of this people turned a rebellious goddess of drunkenness into an owl and appeared on a rainbow to stop a flood. That law-giving hero of this people was Bochica. The sun god of this people, Sué, impregnated a virgin who gave birth to an emerald, a resource this people mined along with salt. This people’s sacred city of Sugamuxi was controlled by religious leaders called (*) iraca. (10[1])At caves and lakes, this people left votive sculptures called tunjos (10[1])(“toon-hohs”). In a ceremony of this people, a zipa covered in gold dust leapt into (10[1])the waters (10[1])of Lake Guatavita. For 10 points, name this people of Colombia, who likely inspired the myths of El Dorado. ■END■

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