The text examines the pre-philosophical roots of philosophy within the context of Heidegger's conception of truth and tradition. The author argues against the assumption that Greek pre-philosophical phenomena are the sole origins of philosophical thought. Although the Greeks invented conceptual thinking and philosophy itself, philosophical inquiry often appropriates non-Greek ideas, such as those from the ancient Israelite prophetic tradition. This historical dependence on Greek thought was frequently a matter of geographical and temporal availability rather than inherent necessity. The relationship between philosophy and myth or pre-philosophical thought can be either positive or critically dismissive. A key task for philosophy is to clarify hidden dependencies on pre-philosophical structures and attempt corrections where necessary. The essay suggests that philosophy should not be limited to its Greek heritage but can philosophically interpret other original phenomena. This process of appropriation and critical reflection defines the ongoing development of conceptual thought and its complex relationship with its mythical predecessors.