"Once Upon A Time" & Its Essence
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"Once Upon A Time" & Its Essence
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Today we're discussing the common fairytale phrase "Once upon a time," tracing its history and usage across numerous languages.
We're looking at this Wikipedia article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_upon_a_time
It details the phrase's evolution from at least 1380, highlighting its role in establishing narrative context in folk tales and children's stories. The article also examines variations of the opening and closing lines used across diverse cultures, demonstrating its widespread presence in storytelling traditions globally. Furthermore, it showcases modern adaptations of similar opening phrases in popular culture, including literature, film and music. Finally, the article provides a list of related concepts and references to support its analysis.
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