blóðfjóðungur
Blóðfjóðungur is an Icelandic term that translates to "blood libel" in English. It refers to a false accusation that Jews murdered Christian children and used their blood in religious rituals, particularly during Passover. This antisemitic trope emerged in medieval Europe and persisted for centuries, leading to widespread persecution, pogroms, and violence against Jewish communities.
The origins of the blood libel are unclear, but it gained prominence in the 12th century. One
Despite being repeatedly debunked by religious authorities and secular governments, the blood libel continued to fuel