Monday, November 1, 2010

Why did she have so many names?

Matoaka is her true name meaning playful one. The name pocahontas was given as a cover up from the white men. The name Rebecka was a popular England name and Rolfe felt it would be best for her name to fit in.

Motoaka

Motoaka
This picture of pocahontas was taken before she past away.

John Smith

John Smith
This picture was painted after John Smith recovered from his accident.

John Rolfe with Matoaka

John Rolfe with Matoaka
This picture was painted a couple days after they arrived in England.