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Lucian of Samosata · 150 · Philosophical Text
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It pioneered the use of imaginary voyages to extraterrestrial worlds and encounters with alien-like beings as a vehicle for satire and philosophical commentary.
What it is
This ancient Greek text describes a fantastical voyage beyond the Pillars of Hercules, where the travelers are swept to the Moon, then to other planets, encountering bizarre alien creatures and societies. It is a satirical parody of exaggerated travelogues and philosophical treatises of its time.
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