The world of the indigenous peoples of North America
The world of the indigenous peoples of North America
On the trail of Winnetou and Pocahontas: the world of the indigenous peoples of North America
Prof Dr Martin Butler
Institute of English and American Studies
Moderation: NDR 1 Niedersachsen
Gong: Felix (10)
Camera: Venya-Celine (10)
Why are the Indians called "Indians"? And why do we no longer call the people who have always been called "Indians" "Indians"? Did Winnetou really exist? What do the Indians have to do with the history of New York City? And who was Pocahontas anyway?
Together we will travel back in time to the past of the North American continent and see where and how the Indians used to live and what has become of them today. We will take a journey through the diversity of Native American cultures and visit the realm of Indian myths and fairy tales. Perhaps the lecture can also provide an answer as to why we still find figures like Winnetou and Pocahontas so fascinating - even in adulthood.
Photos of the lecture