halfblood

Half-blood is a term used to describe a person with mixed biological ancestry from two or more distinct lineages. In myth and fantasy, it commonly denotes offspring of a magical, divine, or non-human parent and a mortal, or offspring from parents belonging to different magical or racial lineages.

In classical myth, demigods are described as half-bloods. In contemporary fantasy literature, half-blood characters appear frequently as protagonists or key figures, often possessing unique abilities, facing persecution, or navigating identity within a structured world.

In real-world usage, the term has pejorative connotations and is considered outdated or offensive in some contexts. Many people prefer more precise or respectful terms such as biracial, multiracial, mixed heritage, or specify the ancestries involved.

Usage and sensitivity: In fiction, the term is a world-building device; in real life, it reflects debates about race, ethnicity, and identity.