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The only account of this event was written by Smith many years after it was supposed to have taken place and Smith has been proven to have invented many stories to make himself and his experiences seem more adventurous and exciting. He also claimed to have been saved from a similar execution at the hands of Turks by the teenage daughter of a Turkish king - does this sound familiar?
If the event really did happen (and we only have the word of Smith that it did), he may have completely misunderstood what was happening. Some experts believe that it was not an execution at all, but part of a religious adoption ceremony in which Smith was made the "son" of chief Powhatan, with Pocahontas pretending to save him from harm at the crucial moment. For Smith, who would have no comprehension of what was going on, it might have all seemed real.
Since nobody took pains to record in detail the religious ceremonies of the Powhatan people, we can never know the truth, but we do know that anything Smith wrote must be treated as suspect.
Coby Schumm
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∙ 12y agoThe only account of this event was written by Smith many years after it was supposed to have taken place and Smith has been proven to have invented many stories to make himself and his experiences seem more adventurous and exciting. He also claimed to have been saved from a similar execution at the hands of Turks by the teenage daughter of a Turkish king - does this sound familiar?
If the event really did happen (and we only have the word of Smith that it did), he may have completely misunderstood what was happening. Some experts believe that it was not an execution at all, but part of a religious adoption ceremony in which Smith was made the "son" of chief Powhatan, with Pocahontas pretending to save him from harm at the crucial moment. For Smith, who would have no comprehension of what was going on, it might have all seemed real.
Since nobody took pains to record in detail the religious ceremonies of the Powhatan people, we can never know the truth, but we do know that anything Smith wrote must be treated as suspect.
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John Smith and his exploration team trespassed on paramount lands.
Anonymous
its because he didnt like him
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Who was the Indian chief who helped Smith?
The Indian chief who helped John smith was Powhatan
Who Is The Native Leader Who Helped John Smith?
the native leader who helped John smith was chief Powhatan
How did John Smith come to appear before Powhatan?
I don't know. Idon't ----
Did relations between the settlers and the Powhatan people improve?
It Improved When John Rolfe (A Tobacco Grower) Married Pocahontas (Chief Powhatan's Daughter).
In the early 1600s which Jamestown leader started trading with the Powhatan people of Virginia?
john smith
Who was the Chief that captured John smith?
His name was Chief Powhatan.
Who was the Indian chief who helped Smith?
The Indian chief who helped John smith was Powhatan
Chief Powhatan had captain john smith kidnapped in order to?
Chief Powhatan had Captain John Smith kidnapped in order to impress Smith with his power. He also wanted to show the Indian's desire for peace.
Who Is The Native Leader Who Helped John Smith?
the native leader who helped John smith was chief Powhatan
Who saved John Smith from being executed by chief Powhatan?
Pocahontas
John Smith forged a relationship with the Native American Chief named?
Powhatan
Who ordered John Smith to be put to death?
Powhatan, the chief of the town, aka Pocahontas's father
Who is Pocahontas' dad?
Thomas Rolfe
With what Native American chief did John Smith forge a relationship?
The Native American Chief's name was "Wahunsonacock" or "Chief Powhatan".
Who was almost executed by Chief Powhatan?
In the 'Pocahontas' Disney movie, Chief Powhatan was about to execute John Smith, but Pocahontas saved him by throwing herself in the way of the weapon, causing the Chief to stop.
What is a famous quote by Chief Powhatan?
"We must all learn to live together as brothers or we will all perish together as fools."
Powhatan lectured John Smith about in a speech he addressed to John Smith?
Powhatan lectured John Smith about _________ in a speech he addressed to John Smith.
