Literary notes about Origin (AI summary)
The word "origin" in literature carries a rich, multifaceted role, often signifying the beginning or foundation of cultural, historical, and natural phenomena. It appears in discussions that trace the beginnings of practices or inventions, such as the early history of chess [1] or the creation of highly spiced sauces in medieval times [2]. At times, the term extends to the mythic, marking varied accounts of the roots of legendary figures [3] or even alluding to elemental forces like volcanic activity [4]. In other instances, it becomes a tool for probing deeper societal and legal structures, as seen in explorations of the ancient bases of legal authority [5]. Across these contexts, "origin" serves not only to locate the starting point but also to enrich narrative depth and invite reflection on the connections between the past and the present.
- Macdonell, Origin and Early History of Chess , in Journ.
— from A History of Sanskrit Literature by Arthur Anthony Macdonell - This was the origin of sauces, all, or almost all, of which were highly spiced, and were generally used with boiled, roast, or grilled meats.
— from Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period by P. L. Jacob - Their names were Alecto, Megæra, and Tisiphone, and their origin was variously accounted for.
— from Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens - ,” replied Harding; “it is of a purely volcanic origin.”
— from The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne - When the Roman princes had lost sight of the senate and of their ancient capital, they easily forgot the origin and nature of their legal power.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
