Deganawida, the Peacemaker
Deganawida, the Peacemaker, had already persuaded the Mohawk to accept a peace plan. When Deganawida heard about Hiawatha, he sent for him. Seeing that Hiawatha was mourning, he consoled him and cured Hiawatha of his grief. The Mohawk soon adopted Hiawatha and made him a chief. Hiawatha then helped Deganawida spread the Good News of Peace and Power to four more nations, including the Onondaga. Their effort led to the creation of the Five Nations.