Winona (legend)

This article is about a legendary figure from American place-name lore. For other characters, people and places, see Winona.
See also: Wenonah and Wenona
Maiden Rock

Winona or Wenonah is a Dakota Sioux character in a "Lover's Leap" romantic legend set at Maiden Rock, which is on the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin in the United States. Winona is said to have leaped to her death from this high precipice rather than marry a suitor she did not love. This theme is found in a number of apocryphal, post-contact tales in the place-name lore of North America.[1]

  1. ^ Porter, Cynthya (Feb 1, 2009). "Homecoming To Explore Roles Of American Indian Women". Winona Daily News. Archived from the original on 2020-07-27. Retrieved 21 Oct 2015 – via Diversity Foundation.