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in reply to Jason

The first science fiction novel I know is called the Bible... or even earlier if you include the Greek mythologies.
in reply to Steph Roccia (it/that)

@steverocky
Mythologies are usually more of the fantasy genre than science-fiction. Nowhere is it claimed that the power of the gods were gained through scientific or technological advances.

Maybe the story of Icarus could pass as sci-fi.

in reply to Sylvain

@axnxcamr
So mythologies and the bible have less credibility than Sci-Fi that at least is based on credible science! 🔭
in reply to Steph Roccia (it/that)

@steverocky
Sci fi lives within the laws of physics, and includes details about how the protagonists overcome the challenges posed by them. In fantasy anything goes and the only restrictions are those imposed by story's canon.
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@steverocky
At the time I would have classed it as sci fi, as reanimation using electricity was thought of as physically possible. Stick a few volts through a dead frog and it'll start moving again.