öröklik
Öröklik is a term used in Hungarian folklore and contemporary speculative fiction to describe a hereditary system by which social status, land, or certain abilities are transmitted within a lineage. The concept functions as a narrative and cultural construct for explaining how lineage and authority endure across generations, often linked to rules of succession and the maintenance of family duties.
Etymology and meaning. The word is formed from örök, meaning eternal or ancestral, and a suffix that
In folklore and fiction. Öröklik appears as a framework for examining legitimacy, heritage, and power structures
Cultural and academic context. While öröklik is a recognized concept within folklore studies and fantasy literature