Pulbritena

Pulbritena is a fictional material featured in the science fiction novel "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury. It is described as a substance that can absorb and store emotional energy. The inhabitants of Mars, the Martians, are depicted as having developed this technology to help them cope with intense emotions and to preserve their history and culture.

In the story, pulbritena is often used in ritualistic or ceremonial contexts. Martians might gather around pulbritena artifacts to relive memories or share collective feelings. The material is portrayed as having a subtle, almost ethereal quality, and its interaction with human emotions is a significant element in Bradbury's exploration of cultural differences and the nature of consciousness. The concept of pulbritena serves as a metaphorical tool to discuss how societies process and transmit their experiences across generations. It highlights the potential for technology to interact with intangible aspects of human existence.