The 1855 epic poem The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow tells the story of a hero of the same name but has no relationship to the historical Hiawatha.

Hiawatha, (Ojibwa: “He Makes Rivers”), a legendary chief (c. 1450) of the Onondaga tribe of North American Indians, to whom Indian tradition attributes the formation of what became known as the …

"There he sang of Hiawatha, Sang the Song of Hiawatha, Sang his wondrous birth and being, How he prayed and how be fasted, How he lived, and toiled, and suffered, That the tribes of men might …

Hiawatha is a legendary figure and holds a lot of significance for the North Americans. He was a diplomat, shaman, and a lawgiver. Hiawatha is well known for uniting Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, …

Aug 15, 2025 · Hiawatha is often depicted as a great leader, peacemaker, and cultural hero, embodying the values of unity and cooperation. His story holds significant importance in Iroquois culture, serving …

Hiawatha was a Mohawk chief who came to symbolize the whole concept of peace and unity. Though the details of his life are not known with absolute certainty, his name and legend have survived for …

Nov 8, 2021 · Hiawatha lived among the Onondaga people during a time of great discord. The people were afraid to leave their homes at night for fear of violence, treachery and sorcery.

Hiawatha is a legendary peace chief of the Iroquois tribes, and one of the founders of the Iroquois Confederacy who negotiated the first peace between the tribes.

Onondaga Chief Hiawatha had seen enough of the violence among the five Iroquois tribes and set out to use his oratory skills to unite them under one banner: The Iroquois Confederacy.

In a memorable rhythmic beat, this work of fiction tells the legend of Hiawatha, an Ojibwe leader with supernatural powers. It tells of his birth and upbringing, his many adventures, his devotion to his …