Pocahontas was a Native American woman born in the late 16th century in Virginia. She is most famously known for her involvement in the early years of Jamestown, a British colony established in Virginia in 1607. According to historical accounts, Pocahontas played a crucial role in mediating relations between the English colonists and the Powhatan Confederacy, the Native American tribe she belonged to. Her story has become a legend in American folklore, and has been adapted into countless books, movies, and other forms of media.
