Lucian

Lucian of Samosata was a prominent ancient Greek writer, satirist, and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD. His works encompassed a wide range of genres, including dialogues, satires, parodies, biographies, and even early science fiction. His style was characterized by its wit, irony, and sarcasm. He parodied myths about the gods, exposing their imperfections and human flaws. Lucian encouraged people to think critically and not blindly believe everything they were told.