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One contemporary evolution of the legend is its merger with another common
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The basic form of the Maria Cacao legend is that whenever rains flood the river that comes from Mount Lantoy, or a bridge is broken, this is a sign that Maria Cacao and her husband Mangao have either traveled down the river in their golden ship so that they can export their crops or traveled up the
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The original name of Maria Cacao is unknown as it was not recorded before the
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