Molly Molasses (or Molly Pelagie) was a famous Penobscot elder who lived from 1775-1867. She was known for her powers as a medicine woman as well as her courage and strength. Among her people, she was believed to have m’teoulin, a magical force that gives one the power to help the sick and needy and to defend against one’s enemies. Molly was married to John Neptune, a “second chief” to the Penobscot nation. Molly Ayer is named after her.