Historical references Judith A. Boughter wrote: "The problem with Costner's approach is that all of the Sioux are heroic, while the Pawnees are portrayed as stereotypical villains. Most accounts of Sioux–Pawnee relations see the Pawnees, numbering only 4,000 at that time, as victims of the more powerful Sioux."Judith A. Boughter (2004). "The Pawnee Nation: An Annotated Research Bibliography". Scarecrow Press. p.105.
Historical references Judith A Boughter wrote "The problem with Costner's approach is that all of the Sioux are heroic while the Pawnees are portrayed as stereotypical villains Most accounts of Sioux–Pawnee relations see the Pawnees numbering only 4000 at that time as victims of the more powerful Sioux"Judith A Boughter (2004) "The Pawnee Nation An Annotated Research Bibliography" Scarecrow Press p105