La Mocuana and the Spanish Conquest
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What did La Mocuana give to the Spaniard?

  • A magical potion
  • Her father's treasure (correct)
  • A promise of loyalty
  • A map to the cave
  • What did the Spaniard do to La Mocuana?

  • He took her to her father's kingdom
  • He fell in love with her
  • He freed her from the cave
  • He ran away with the treasure (correct)
  • What happened to La Mocuana after the Spaniard's betrayal?

  • She died of a broken heart
  • She became a queen
  • She went crazy and began to explore the woods (correct)
  • She went back to her father's kingdom
  • What is said to happen to drunkards who encounter La Mocuana?

    <p>She brings them to her cave where they disappear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the warning given at the end of the legend?

    <p>Be careful at night because La Mocuana is there, too</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    La Mocuana and Her Father

    • La Mocuana was an Indian princess and the daughter of a chief who initially had a friendly relationship with the Spanish conquerors.
    • However, the chief soon ordered the Spanish to leave, prompting them to return with the intention of conquering the village and taking their gold.
    • The chief hid the treasure, and La Mocuana was the only other person who knew its location.

    The Battle and Its Aftermath

    • The tribe emerged victorious in the battle against the Spanish.
    • Later, the son of one of the Spanish soldiers arrived in the village and fell in love with La Mocuana.

    La Mocuana's Story

    • La Mocuana fell in love with a Spaniard and planned to run away with him.
    • She gave him her father's treasure to fund their escape.
    • The Spaniard betrayed La Mocuana, locking her in a cave and running away with the treasure.

    La Mocuana's Escape and Transformation

    • La Mocuana escaped from the cave through a back exit.
    • The heartbreak and betrayal drove La Mocuana to madness.
    • She began to explore the woods, becoming a haunted figure.

    La Mocuana's Legend

    • People claim to see La Mocuana on dark nights, often near the cave.
    • According to legend, La Mocuana lures drunkards to her cave, where they vanish.
    • Be cautious when outside at night, as La Mocuana is said to be present, still seeking revenge.

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    Learn about the legend of La Mocuana, an Indian princess, and her role in the conflict with the Spanish conquerors. Discover the fate of her village and the treasure they hid.

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