A review of the literature reveals that American Indian women are stereotyped into two roles--Indian princess or Indian squaw. Indian women who reject their culture are considered to be princesses by the dominant culture. Those who remain with their culture are considered to be squaws by the dominant culture. This paper analyzes the portrayal of Indian women in literature by examining three works written by non-Indian authors and three works by Indian authors. The three non-Indian works are: (1) "Pocahontas, or the Nonparell of Virginia," (l933) by David Garnett; (2) "Nancy Ward, Cherokee," (l975) by Harold Felton; and (3) "Sacajawea," (l978) by Anna Lee Waldo. These women found honor among members of the dominant society depending upon how well they fit into the Western European role established for women. The three novels selected by American Indian authors were: (1) "Ceremony," (1977) by Leslie Marmon Silko; (2) "The Woman Who Owned the Shadows," (1983) by Paula Gunn Allen; and (3) "Love Medicine," (1984) by Louise Erdrich. These novels demonstrate the ability of Indian women to survive under adversity. It is stated that the image of Native American women has been dictated by the Western European male to suit his cultural understanding and desire for dominance. Until the Native American women overturn the shallow stereotypes that have served as their image, their voice will be lost in the continuing history of a people. (SM)