Hiawatha's Wedding Feast
"Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" is a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that celebrates the marriage of Hiawatha, a legendary Native American hero, to Minnehaha, a beautiful woman from the Dakota tribe. The poem depicts the joyful festivities and rituals surrounding their union, highlighting the importance of love and community in Native American culture.
The poem is part of Longfellow's larger work, The Song of Hiawatha, which draws on Native American folklore and traditions. Through vivid imagery and rhythmic language, Longfellow captures the essence of the wedding celebration, emphasizing themes of nature, harmony, and the bonds between people.