The Legend of Noccalula

As recorded by Mathilde Bilbro

Long ago, on a mountain summit within sight and sound of a rushing waterfall, lived a great Indian Chief whose young daughter, Noccalula, was famed far and wide for her beauty and loveliness of character wide for her beauty and loveliness of character. Many gallant braves sought for the hand of Noccalula but only one was favored by the girl's father,a rich chief of a powerful neighboring tribe, who had much to offer in exchange: wampum, horses, blankets Vainly Noccalula pleaded that her heart was already given to a young brave of her own tribe. But this young warrior, though noted for his skill and valor possessed but little in worldly goods.
The old chief refused to listen and ordered his daughter to make ready for the
marriage he had arranged. What was a maiden's silly fancy against many horses,much wampum, and union with another strong tribe? The girl's lover was driven away from the tribe.band a marriage agreement was made with the neighboring chief. The wedding day came and a great feast was prepared. In silence Noccalula allowed herself to be arrayed in festive wedding robes. It was incredible!... To be sold to a stranger by the father she loved! Her chosen lover forever banished! Overcome with grief, she quietly slipped away from the merrymakers during the festivities .. the soft rhythmical rush of water called her .. a
moment she stood poised upon the brink 
of the yawning chasm. One leap - and her troubles were over.
Heartbroken, the remorseful father gave the great cataract his daughter's name,
and since that day the falls has been called Noccalula.
 
 


 

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