Aqarian

Aqarian is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury. The planet is home to an indigenous Martian civilization that is gradually dying out. The Martians are depicted as a telepathic and ancient race, living in cities made of crystal. They are described as being physically frail and having a deep connection to their planet, which they refer to as "The Great Water."

The Aqarians are portrayed as being wise and introspective, but also melancholic due to the decline of their civilization. They are aware of their impending extinction and seem to accept it with a sense of resignation. Their culture is focused on philosophy, art, and spiritual contemplation, rather than on technological advancement or material possessions.

When humans arrive on Mars, the Aqarians initially attempt to communicate and coexist, but their efforts are largely misunderstood or ignored by the newcomers. The Martians' telepathic abilities are perceived as strange or frightening by the humans, and their passive nature is often mistaken for weakness. The narrative highlights the cultural and existential differences between the two species, ultimately leading to the tragic disappearance of the Aqarian civilization. The planet itself is described as undergoing environmental changes, with its water receding, mirroring the fate of its inhabitants.