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The stock phrase “Once upon a time …” has been used in various forms as the start of a narrative at least since 1380. The stock phrase at the end of stories such as folktales is often “and they all lived happily ever after”. The earlier version of this ending was “happily until their deaths”.
“Once upon a time” is a classic phrase that often marks the beginning of a fairy tale or a traditional story. It’s a timeless opening that captures the imagination and signals the start of a narrative journey. When you encounter this phrase, you can expect to be taken into a fictional world filled with characters, adventures, and often a moral or lesson.
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