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.

"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, (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 …

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 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, …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

Nov 20, 2012 · Hiawatha is probably the best known name of any of the famous Native American Indians, however he remains a mixture of fact and fiction. The name of Hiawatha became famous …