Considering how central the Bene Gesserit are toDune, seeing their origins unearthed is potentially fascinating.

Part of the power ofDunecomes from the richness of its universe.

That story is the so-called Butlerian Jihad.

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The Butlerian Jihad also explains other important features ofDune’s environment.

Almost nothing aboutDuneis straightforward.

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Dune Prophecy Timeline How Long Before The Movies Its Set

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