Prophet

The, the designation given to a powerful Shawnee indian chief, brother of Tecumseh, who pretended to make his followers ins vulnerable in battle by practicing certain magic arts before them. He induced his 700 warriors to attempt a surprise of General Harrison’s troops near where Terre Haute now stands. A terrific fight resulted October 7, 1811, in which the Indians were repulsed, but not until Harrison had lost in killed and wounded 188 men. This engagement is known as the “‘ battle of Tippecanoe.” 138