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Hiawatha

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    (1550- )
    Follower of Deganawidah, founder of the Iroquois confederacy
    Organized local tribes into the Five Nations of the Iroquois confederacy
    Subject of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 'The Song of Hiawatha'
    Created the wampum to symbolize the need for tribal unity

Why he might be annoying:

    Many myths surround his life, mostly perpetrated by 'The Song of Hiawatha' which has almost nothing to do with his actual life.
    His official history, certified by the Council of the Confederacy, also has many myths about his life.
    Early in his life he lived in isolation in the wilderness.
    He was a cannibal who often thought the faces of his victims were talking to him.
    His peace-keeping techniques lead to warfare against smaller tribes.
    He had a feminine name.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He kicked cannibalism and ate venison instead.
    He made a vow to atone the deaths his message caused throughout Iroquoia.
    His daughter was killed by rival chiefs.
    He emphasized internal peace and respect for elders, ancestors, warriors, clan mothers, kin and community.
    His contributions to his tribes lead to the formation of Five Nations. Five Nations was the most populous and most powerful indigenous group in the eastern part of North America lasting until the American Revolution.
    He created a condolence ceremony to serve in place of violent revenge.
    He is the namesake for many things in North America.
    He played lacrosse.

Credit: Captain Howdy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 29.41% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 38 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 112 Votes: 45.54% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 229 Votes: 41.05% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 233 Votes: 42.06% Annoying