Who is Lowanla from Waterlily and what is their importance? Nymphaeaceae English & Literature Lowanla | Waterlily

Lowanla is Waterlily's second husband. He was sent by his older brother to take the place of his cousin, Sacred Horse, who had died from smallpox, leaving Waterlily alone to care for their infant child. Waterlily saw Lowanla years earlier when she went to the Sun Dance with her parents. Lowanla had made a promise to the Great Spirit that if his father's life was spared, he would give one hundred pieces of flesh. His father's life was spared, so Lowanla was at the Sun Dance to give his sacrifice. He was very young when he made this promise, and some of his women family members stepped in and gave of their own flesh so the sacrifice could be fulfilled.