ättestupa

== Swedish == === Alternative forms === (dated) ättestörta, (dated) ättestapul === Etymology === Compound of ätt (“kin, clan”) +‎ stupa (“precipice”). Possibly folk etymology of Old Norse Ætternisstapi (“The Dynasty Precipice”), a fictional cliffside in Gautreks saga, similar to one mentioned by Pliny the Elder and other ancient authors, and common in many legends worldwide. First time used in 1664 as a translation for Ætternisstapi. === Noun === ättestupa c (folklore) a high steep inland cliff from which the elderly in Nordic antiquity were said to have thrown themselves, or been thrown, to their deaths in order not to be a burden to their relatives Coordinate term: ätteklubba (figuratively) inadequate social safety net for pensioners ==== Declension ==== === See also === ätteklubba ubasute granny dumping === References === ättestupa in Svensk ordbok (SO)