Indian Prophecy
The Indian Prophecy is a Native American prophecy made by a sachem to a tribe local to the Kanawha River area in the 18th century.
History
In 1755, George Washington fought in the Battle of the Monongahela, part of the disastrous Braddock Expedition.[1] Despite being targeted as he led the rear guard of the retreating forces after Edward Braddock was fatally wounded, Washington emerged unscathed. One of the indigenous chiefs allied with the French saw this and declared, "...he will become the chief of nations, and a people yet unborn, will hail him as the father of a mighty empire!"[2] Years later in 1770, the prophecy was recounted to Washington and others as they went to press a land claim in the Ohio territory and spread from there.[3]
In 1791, a group led by Ratonhnhaké:ton used the prophecy to convince a native coalition led by Mihšihkinaahkwa, Weyapiersenwah, and Buckongahelas to parley with Arthur St. Clair prior to St. Clair's Defeat.[3]
Appearances
Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game (mentioned only)
References