The mistery fourth Wise man

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A tale of oceanic and city exploration 

(January 6th, Three King's day)

​Initially, the number of Wise Men in the tale was not very accurate. The Bible's Gospel of Matthew doesn't actually specify a number. Still, by the time the legend of the Wise Men became consistent, around the 6th century, the world known to Christians was tidy and conveniently divided into three parts: Europe, Asia, and Africa. 

The narrative had gradually evolved to include one Wise Man from each continent. This wasn't about prejudice; it was about geography. Each Wise Man, or "King," had been punctual enough to reach Bethlehem on time, each bearing his own gift: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar, arriving on camels.

3 Kings. Balanced. Symbolic. Done.

Everyone agreed the world had been thoroughly covered. After all, what else could possibly exist beyond the edges of maps, where they politely warned 'Here be Dragons'!!?

Who is the 4th mystery character and where in Porto can we find clues about his origin?

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