ISO FALL OF TEQUFNDAMA. 



liant plumage, peculiar to the place, hover 

 around, and add to the enchantment of the 

 scene. The loneliness of situation, the deaf- 

 ening roar of the waters, the luxuriance of 

 the vegetation, the extent and magnificence 

 of the scenery around, combine to render 

 this one of the most picturesque and wildly 

 romantic spots amid the whole range of the 

 Cordilleras. 



It may not be out of place here to nar- 

 rate the tradition belonging to this mighty 

 fall. 



In ancient days, when the sun alone 

 supplied light to the earth, and the people 

 of Bogota were barbarians, an old man 

 suddenly appeared amongst them from the 

 East, with long garments and a white flow- 

 ing beard. This was Bochica. He in- 

 structed them in agriculture, &c. ; and with 

 him came a woman, who, as well as himself, 

 had three names, one of which was Chia; 



