Myths of the Rune Stone: Viking Martyrs and the Birthplace of America

Introduction: a holy nission to Minnesota

Westward from Vinland : an immigrant saga by Hjalmar Holand

Knutson's last stand : fabricating the first white nartyrs of the American West

In defense of Main Street : The Kensington Rune Stone as a midwestern Plymouth Rock

Our Lady of the Runestone and America's baptism with Catholic blood

Immortal rock : cold war religion, centennials, and the return of the Skrælings

Conclusion: the enduring legacy of American Viking myths.

Preface

Introduction : a holy mission to Minnesota

Westward from Vinland : an immigrant saga by Hjalmar Holand

Knutson's last stand : fabricating the first white martyrs of the American West

In defense of Main Street : the Kensington Rune Stone as a Midwestern Plymouth Rock

Our Lady of the Runestone and America's baptism with Catholic blood

Immortal rock : Cold War religion, centennials, and the return of the Skraelings

Conclusion : the enduring legacy of American Viking myths.