The term “aboriginal” in literature has been used in a multifaceted way to evoke notions of original or primitive origins across cultural, biological, and philosophical contexts. In some texts, it straightforwardly denotes the earliest inhabitants or species of a region—as when early American or Native populations are described as “aboriginal” ([1], [2], [3], [4]) or when referring to native flora and fauna ([5], [6], [7]). In other instances, “aboriginal” carries a more abstract, sometimes even metaphysical, meaning: it suggests an inherent, unspoiled state or a fundamental essence that precedes later developments, as seen in discussions of tradition and perfection ([8], [9], [10]). Whether addressing ethnological origins, as in the characterization of original tribes and cultural practices ([11], [12], [13]), or using the term metaphorically to highlight an enduring, sometimes instinctive, basis for behavior and thought ([14], [15], [16]), the literary use of “aboriginal” reflects a common preoccupation with origins, authenticity, and the interplay between the original and the evolved ([17], [18], [19]).