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Though she has been discussed in literature frequently, much of the information is exaggerated or fiction.

Scholars say she did notice some geographical features, but " Sacagawea ... was not the guide for the Expedition, she was important to them as an interpreter and in other ways.

" The sight of a woman and her infant son would have been a reassuring sight to some indigenous nations, and she played an important role in diplomatic relations by talking to chiefs, easing tensions, and giving the impression of a peaceful mission.