Slutetärgning

Slutetärgning is a term originating from Swedish folklore and mythology, often translated as "end-harrowing" or "final threshing." It refers to a mythical event or process that occurs at the end of time or at the conclusion of a significant era. The concept generally describes a cosmic sorting or purification, where the world and its inhabitants are subjected to a final judgment or a decisive separation of the righteous from the unrighteous, or the worthy from the unworthy.

The imagery associated with slutetärgning can vary depending on the specific interpretation or tradition. It might involve divine forces actively sifting through souls, a natural cataclysm that cleanses the earth, or a profound transformation of reality. Some interpretations suggest a violent and destructive end, while others lean towards a more orderly and inevitable conclusion. The idea of a final reckoning is a common theme in many eschatological beliefs worldwide, and slutetärgning can be seen as the Swedish cultural manifestation of this universal concept. It signifies a point of irreversible change, after which a new order, or a state of eternal rest, is established.