Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In most mythologies, people come from the earth; the Pawnee come from the stars. Join in conversation with Matt Kuruks'irari Jim as we explore Pawnee mythology, cosmology, culture, and spiritual medicine. Together, we uncover a picture of a unique Indigenous American culture at the intersection of tradition and modernity.

Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning.”

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:49 Owl Medicine
04:07 Medicine and Spirituality
10:18 The Morning Star Ritual
16:24 Learning Traditional Cosmology in the Modern Age
24:12 Community and Anthropology
30:40 Archaeological Horror Story
34:05 Advice for Respectful Learning
38:30 Tradition and Modernity
47:55 Comparing Understandings of Time and Language
54:11 Cultural Fascinations
59:53 Animal Spirit Story
1:05:19 Matriarchy and the Pumpkin Vine Society
1:08:13 Closing Remarks and Resources