Selenites (fictional lunar inhabitants)

Selenites are fictional inhabitants of the Moon, conceived in 19th-century science fiction. They are often depicted as intelligent, ethereal beings adapted to lunar conditions, sometimes portrayed as delicate, luminescent entities or crystalline life forms. The concept originated from early stories and illustrations, notably by Jules Verne in "The First Men in the Moon," where Selenites live beneath the lunar surface and possess advanced technology. While entirely imaginative, Selenites embody humanity’s curiosity about extraterrestrial life and the Moon’s mysteries, symbolizing the quest for understanding and exploration beyond Earth.