Fountain of Youth
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The Fountain of Youth is a legendary spring said to restore the youth and vitality of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters, most famously linked to tales of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Fountain of Youth legend | 1 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
legendary spring
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motif in folklore ⓘ mythical object ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
comic books
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films ⓘ literature ⓘ television ⓘ video games ⓘ visual arts ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
eternal youth
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immortality ⓘ rejuvenation ⓘ |
| considered | myth rather than historical fact ⓘ |
| hasCulturalImpactOn |
popular culture
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tourism in Florida ⓘ |
| hasDepiction |
people bathing to regain youth
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travelers discovering a hidden spring ⓘ |
| hasNameInSpanish | Fuente de la Juventud NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNoScientificEvidenceFor | actual existence ⓘ |
| hasOriginIn |
ancient legends
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medieval lore ⓘ |
| hasProperty |
restores vitality
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restores youth ⓘ |
| inspired | Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfName | English ⓘ |
| linkedTo |
Age of Discovery
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Juan Ponce de León NERFINISHED ⓘ Spanish exploration of the Americas ⓘ |
| mentionedIn | European exploration narratives ⓘ |
| narrativeTheme |
consequences of seeking immortality
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exploration of unknown lands ⓘ quest for a miraculous source of youth ⓘ |
| partOf |
Western folklore
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world mythology ⓘ |
| popularLocationTradition |
Caribbean
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Florida NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
elixir of life
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holy water ⓘ philosopher's stone ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
hope for miraculous healing
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human desire to avoid aging ⓘ search for eternal life ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfMyth |
Renaissance Europe
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early modern period ⓘ |
| usedAs |
marketing term in cosmetics industry
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metaphor for anti-aging treatments ⓘ |
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Fountain of Youth legend