Kyrie

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"Kyrie" is a science fiction short story by Poul Anderson that explores themes of alien contact, faith, and sacrifice.

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instanceOf science fiction short story
author Poul Anderson NERFINISHED
authorNationality American
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
exploresConcept miscommunication between cultures
moral responsibility toward aliens
religious interpretation of alien life
self-sacrifice for another species
firstPublicationMedium science fiction magazine
genre science fiction
hasCharacterType alien
human
hasReceptionAspect noted for blending theology and science fiction
praised for emotional impact
recognized as a classic Anderson short story
hasTitleWord Kyrie
language English
literaryForm short story
literaryTheme alien contact
cross-cultural understanding
faith
religion
sacrifice
narrativeFocus encounter between humans and an alien being
partOfGenreTradition Golden Age science fiction NERFINISHED
titleAlludesTo Christian liturgy
phrase "Kyrie eleison"
workOfAuthor Poul Anderson NERFINISHED

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Poul Anderson notableWork Kyrie