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Lucian of Samosata — A True History (Verae Historiae)

c. 175 CE · Book · Public Domain

Lucian of Samosata's "A True History" is a Greek prose narrative that satirizes travelogues and mythological tales. It is notable for being one of the earliest known works of science fiction, featuring voyages to the moon and encounters with extraterrestrial life.

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