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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The Ursas take their names from the Latin titles for the Big and Littler Dipper constellations, translating directly to large and small bear respectively.  
The Ursas take their names from the Latin terms for large (major) and small (minor) bear (ursa).
 


==Related enemies==
==Related enemies==
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