Summary
The legend of the Fountain of Youth — magical waters said to make anyone young again — and the explorers who searched the world hoping to find it.
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Discussion
The legend of the Fountain of Youth — magical waters said to make anyone young again — and the explorers who searched the world hoping to find it.
- Why do you think the idea of staying young forever became such a famous legend?
- How can a story spread even if it isn't true?
- If the fountain were real, would you drink from it? Why or why not?
Quick work-a-long
Just for fun: Legends are stories passed down over time. Invent your own 'magical' spring and describe one funny thing its water does.