Myths of the Rune Stone : Viking Martyrs and the Birthplace of America
Bibliographie
- Auteurs : Krueger David M. ;
- Editeurs : Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota Press ;
- Date d'édition : Cop. 2015
- ISBN : 978-0-8166-9696-3
- Sujets : Vikings -- Légendes -- Minnesota (États-Unis), Religion civile, Communautés, Légendes, Minnesota -- Race relations -- History
- Langue(s) : Anglais
- Description matérielle : 1 vol. (X-213 p.), : Ill., cartes, 23 cm
- Pays de publication : États-Unis
Notes
Bibliographie p. 197-208. Index
Résumé
La quatrième de couverture indique: 'David M. Krueger takes an in-depth look at a legend that held tremendous power in one corner of Minnesota, helping to define both a community's and a state's identity for decades. He demonstrates how the resilient belief in the Rune Stone is a form of civil religion, with aspects that defy logic but illustrate how communities characterize themselves. By considering who is included, who is left out, and how heroes and villains are created, Myths of the Rune Stone offers an enlightening perspective that extends far beyond rural Minnesota.'