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AnthillOmbudsman t1_j2a5vxd wrote
>The novel begins with an explanation that the story is not at all "true", and that everything in it is a complete and utter lie.
Why even bother? That's like announcing you're going to make a joke every time you make one.
what314159 t1_j2a6kyk wrote
cool fact!
obligatory post about "I'm pretty sure certain 'books' of the bible were written about about 1000yr prior" lol
wrextnight t1_j2a7mwn wrote
It's like when you walk into the library and there's a sign that says <-Truth and one that says Lies ->
I'm really scared that we as people are being conditioned to be unable to understand how metaphor, simile, and allusion can be used to teach important concepts.
foodtower OP t1_j2a7zpn wrote
Context: the author was skewering the ancient practice of presenting and accepting obvious myths as factual history. The title "A true story" is only accurate because of that first sentence.
Future_Green_7222 t1_j2ad80c wrote
We're talking about the ancient world. This dude invented sarcasm.
Future_Green_7222 t1_j2addtc wrote
My thoughts: "cmon that's the definition of a misleading clickbait article. Let's see the summary... wow it's actually true"
CG1991 t1_j2apaaf wrote
Austin Mitchell McConnell, a YouTuber, does a fantastic video on it
zachzsg t1_j2b1wjz wrote
Slightly off topic, but I’ve always wondered how much literature in history was completely satirical, yet we assume it was serious and interpret it as such.
nathaneav t1_j2b4zao wrote
Ancient aliens wants your location
MaxCWebster t1_j2b90se wrote
Lot's daughters: Hey, you know how the Moabites and Ammonites are kind of jerks? Let's come up with a story about why they're so awful.
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cupofteawithhoney t1_j2bj689 wrote
Is it any good?
Medic7002 t1_j2bku95 wrote
So the ancient Greeks ancients societies had stories of space travel. Fascinating.
cosgd t1_j2bx0dz wrote
There are theories that the Greek gods were actually sentient intergalactic colony ships that were marooned here for some reason. They were nearly wiped out after defending Earth and themselves from an attacker, lost their machine forms, and took on the more human forms that we know today.
Thetramposo t1_j2c4h7q wrote
Amazing video of this by History Dose on YouTube. Just fyi.
Dye_Harder t1_j2c8uxt wrote
if its satire of ancient sci-fi stories then they did not invent sci-fi
FartsWithAnAccent t1_j2cdarr wrote
Wasn't there a Hindu one about space that was older?
pbmm1 t1_j2ckidc wrote
They said it was a true story though so I have to believe them
Christ_votes_dem t1_j2cl6jh wrote
OG r/thathappened
anadampapadam t1_j2cqlm3 wrote
It's funny. Lucian is a very good writer and a lot of his work survives
youngmindoldbody t1_j2cqokr wrote
Or, all the ancient jokes we can read but can't understand (due to lack of cultural, slang, etc knowledge) is something very odd but makes perfect sense.
temporarysecretary17 t1_j2d5zw7 wrote
Satire of ancient travelogues. They would claim they went to real places and tell their true stories but just make shit up. This satirizes it by making up the most insane shit possiblle.
temporarysecretary17 t1_j2d61f6 wrote
Satire of ancient travelogues. They would claim they went to real places and tell their true stories but just make shit up. This satirizes it by making up the most insane shit possible.
cupofteawithhoney t1_j2dbcgl wrote
theknownidentity t1_j2dfjn2 wrote
You mean McConnell.
theknownidentity t1_j2dfmsv wrote
Who? What? Why does it matter?
CG1991 t1_j2dhsdv wrote
You're right! Will edit original comment
KingDarius89 t1_j2dro85 wrote
Okay, xenu.
iDrGonzo t1_j2drvui wrote
They were running from the Cylons. I saw a documentary about it.
Priest_Dildos t1_j2a4cld wrote
Meant to write satire; accidentally invented science fiction.
Free ebook from Project Gutenberg for anyone interested.