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What is the origin of the trope where a person lays on the ground with their "soul" coming out of their mouth?

So I was re-reading the Fullmetal Alchemist series recently. I noticed this scene below with the man presumably on the verge of death with I presume to be his "soul" coming out of his mouth. I was wondering what the origin of this trope is, since I have often seen this in other mangas and animes.

Full Metal Alchemist Pg. 151  Vol. 1

Cyberson
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