Haddors

Haddors are a fictional species featured in the science fiction novel "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury. They are depicted as an ancient, wise, and technologically advanced race who have visited Mars in the distant past. The Haddors are described as being a peaceful species, concerned with the preservation of knowledge and the study of the universe. Their presence on Mars is largely inferred through archaeological evidence and the lingering traces of their advanced civilization found by human colonists.

The Haddors are not encountered directly by the human characters in the narrative. Instead, their existence is revealed through the discovery of ruins, artifacts, and records left behind. These discoveries often present philosophical quandaries for the humans, prompting them to reflect on their own place in the cosmos and the transient nature of civilizations. The Haddors represent a lost golden age, a testament to the potential for intelligence and longevity in the universe, and serve as a poignant reminder of what can be achieved and eventually lost. Their story is woven into the broader themes of exploration, cultural encounter, and the ephemeral nature of existence explored in Bradbury's collection of short stories.