blodår
Blodår is a term used in a limited set of Nordic-language sources to denote a year characterized by exceptional violence, catastrophe, or widespread disruption. It is not a formal calendar designation and is not consistently defined across different texts. In most instances, a blodår refers to a year in which battles, massacres, or outbreaks of disease markedly alter daily life, sometimes accompanying famine or political upheaval.
Etymology and usage: The word combines the elements for blood and year, signaling a period defined by
Historical context and scholarly perspective: The evidence for blodår is fragmentary and not part of a widely
Modern reception and cultural usage: In contemporary contexts, blodår has appeared in fiction, fantasy writing, and
See also: saga literature, medieval chronicles, folklore motifs, cyclical violence.