The True History of Pocahontas #history #nativeamerican #americanhistory

The story of Pocahontas is often told as a fairy tale, but the truth is far more complex. Born around 1596, Pocahontas was the daughter of Chief Powhatan, the powerful leader of the Powhatan Confederacy. Her life changed forever when she encountered English settlers in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607. While legend says she saved Captain John Smith, historical evidence suggests otherwise. She was later taken by the English, converted to Christianity, and married John Rolfe, a union that helped establish fragile peace between the settlers and Native tribes. However, her journey ended tragically in 1617, when she died in England at just 21 years old. The real Pocahontas story is one of survival, cultural conflict, and historical myth.

Discover the real history behind Pocahontas and separate fact from fiction in this compelling deep dive into the life of one of history’s most misunderstood figures.

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[gwolfstahl]

Aaand them there was the rumor that she was deliberately poisoned.

[JennianaCross]

Apparently, "saving his life" was part of a regular ritual by that tribe. It was meant to spare the life of an enemy while still humbling them. "You owe your life to the merciful whims of a little girl" kind of moment.

[TikTokBlock]

I wonder how the Disney live action movie will be

[andyfabo]

Somebody should enlighten the despicable bigot, Donald Trump.

[christianfreedom-seeker]

Uh. How gullible are you people? Sure the English likely traded with a nearby tribe but the whole story sounds like a myth written 200 years after the fact. I can't quite put my finger on it but this story seems like a "clone" of the "friendly" Indian story of the Plymouth colony. I plan to research the earilest mentions of this. If my guess is correct, this story is 100% bogus.