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Essay | The Death of a Beautiful Woman: Unpacking the Legends of Winona
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legends of winona

A stone statue of a woman stands at the center of a circular fountain, with water spraying outward from sculpted fish at the base. The statue is surrounded by trees with bright yellow and orange autumn leaves. Benches and a lawn are visible in the background, and sunlight illuminates the park setting.

Essay | The Death of a Beautiful Woman: Unpacking the Legends of Winona

Explore the origins and evolution of the Princess Winona legend, tracing how history, folklore and myth transformed a Dakota story into a lasting American trope.

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