Pocahontas was around 11 or 12 years old when she first met John Smith in 1607. At that time, she was living in the Powhatan Confederacy, a group of Native American tribes in what is now Virginia. John Smith was one of the English settlers who arrived in Jamestown during its early days. Their meeting is often romanticized in stories and films, but it’s important to remember the historical context of their interactions.
While Pocahontas is famously associated with John Smith, their relationship was primarily one of mutual curiosity and cultural exchange rather than a romantic one. The stories of their adventures have been embellished over the years, contributing to a more mythical account of her life and their meeting.