thoraxben
Thoraxben is a fictional character from the science fiction novel "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury. He is an inhabitant of Mars and a member of the Martian race encountered by early human expeditions. Thoraxben is portrayed as a wise and ancient Martian, deeply connected to his planet's dying culture and the spiritual essence of Mars. He plays a significant role in several stories within the collection, often serving as a guide or a commentator on the human arrival and its impact on the Martian way of life.
His name, Thoraxben, evokes a sense of the alien and the ancient, fitting for a character who