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Der Ursprung
The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived. In mythology, it often refers to the beginnings of a story, a character, or a phenomenon.
Examples in context
Der Ursprung des Mythos ist alt.
The origin of the myth is ancient.
Sie suchten den Ursprung der Macht.
They sought the origin of power.
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