Myths of the Rune Stone : Viking martyrs and the birthplace of America
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Minneapolis, MN : University of Minnesota Press, [2022].
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520 |a Explores the myth surrounding the rune stone found outside Kensington, Minnesota, that told a North American origin story, predating Christopher Columbus's exploration, in which Viking missionaries reached what is now Minnesota in 1362 only to be massacred by Native Americans. Examines how this story became an important part of the local Nordic identity and how the Kensington Rune Stone is a form of civil religion. Discusses how the rune stone became a source of Scandinavian pride and how it was used to create fear and hatred of Native Americans in Minnesota. Includes color and black-and-white photographs.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Explores the myth surrounding the rune stone found outside Kensington, Minnesota, that told a North American origin story, predating Christopher Columbus's exploration, in which Viking missionaries reached what is now Minnesota in 1362 only to be massacred by Native Americans. Examines how this story became an important part of the local Nordic identity and how the Kensington Rune Stone is a form of civil religion. Discusses how the rune stone became a source of Scandinavian pride and how it was used to create fear and hatred of Native Americans in Minnesota. Includes color and black-and-white photographs.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Krueger, D. M. (2022). Myths of the Rune Stone: Viking martyrs and the birthplace of America . University of Minnesota Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Krueger, David M., 1972-. 2022. Myths of the Rune Stone: Viking Martyrs and the Birthplace of America. University of Minnesota Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Krueger, David M., 1972-. Myths of the Rune Stone: Viking Martyrs and the Birthplace of America University of Minnesota Press, 2022.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Krueger, David M. Myths of the Rune Stone: Viking Martyrs and the Birthplace of America University of Minnesota Press, 2022.

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