Bayaaswaa (Aan'aawenh (Pintail Duck) doodem[1]) was an Ojibwa Chief of a village on the south shore of Lake Superior, located about 40 miles west of La Pointe, Wisconsin, in the late 17th century.
According to William Whipple Warren, based on oral history regarding Bayaaswaa, he was known for his prowess and wise counsel.
Warren continues that when Bayaaswaa returned from a day's hunting, he found his villagers massacred by the Fox.
His heart was filled with strong affection for the youth, and knowing how helpless he was to rescue him single-handed, he stepped forth from his place of safety as the Indians were about to light the faggots.
Much to the amazement of his enemies he bravely strode among them, until he stood near the lad, and then addressing them, said, "My little son, whom you are about to burn with fire, has seen but a few winters; his tender feet have never trodden the warpath, he has never injured you.