The vicuña was believed to be the reincarnation of a beautiful young maiden who received a coat of pure gold once she consented to the advances of an old, ugly king.
Usuti, et vikunja on taaskehastus ilusast noorest neiust, kes sai kasuka puhtast kullast, kui ta ükskord nõustus vana ja koleda kuninga nõudmistega.