Bachué - Muisca

Long, long ago, there was a big, shiny lake. The lake was high up in the mountains. The sun made the water sparkle and shine. One day, the water went splash, splash, splash. A beautiful lady named Bachué came out of the water. She held a little boy's hand. He was a very tiny boy. This is the myth of Bachué, and how the world got its people. It is a happy story.

Bachué and the little boy walked all over the big, green world. They walked and walked. The little boy grew big and strong. Soon, they had children. Lots and lots of children. They were the very first people. Bachué was their mother. She taught them to be kind. She taught them to plant tiny seeds. The seeds grew into yummy food to eat. They learned to build cozy houses. They used sticks and mud for their cozy houses. Their family grew bigger and bigger. The world was full of happy songs and laughing children. Everyone was one big family.

Many, many years went by. Bachué and the boy were very old. It was time to go home. Where was their home? The big, shiny lake. They gave all their children a big, warm hug. "We will always watch you," they said. Then, a wonderful thing happened. They turned into two big, slithery snakes. Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle. They slipped back into the cool water. Splash. They went back to their home in the lake. It was a happy day.

The people, called the Muisca people, never forgot Bachué. They always loved the water and the earth. They knew the lake was a special place. Today, we still tell the story of Bachué. It reminds us to be kind to everyone, like one big, happy family.