Paeans of Dune 2
As a tribute to Frank Herbert's classic series Dune series, this is part 2 of Paeans of Dune. Delve deeper and explore further into the myths and legends of Arrakis and the characters that grace these marvelous books.
From the ruthless and barbaric Beast Rabban, a scourge of the Fremen, to the enigma of Madhi ('the deliverer'); from the mysterious figure of The Shaddout Mapes (the well-dipper) to the majesty of Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV, these Paeans continue to celebrate and honor the legacy of the Dune series.
Please note that this tribute is not related to or endorsed by the author, his heirs, or any of the movie series past or present.
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Beast Rabban- Glossu "Beast" Rabban, nephew of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, ruled Arrakis with an iron fist, his brutal campaign focused on two things: extraction of the Spice, and eradication of the Fremen.
Gurney's Baliset- This 9 stringed instrument was favored by Gurney Halleck and he used his to entertain the Atreides with folk songs and proverbs.
Kanly Duel- A highly ritualized fight to the death, created to end disputes between Great Houses without death to bystanders.
Mahdi The Deliverer- The Fremen called Paul 'Mahdi', meaning The Deliverer, the messiah who would lead them to paradise.
Dreaming Caladan Living Dune- How the lush, wet homeworld of the Atreides must have haunted the dream in that dry desolation of Arrakis.
Sayyadina- This is the name for the lower-ranking priestesses on Arakkis, who had not yet become a Reverend Mother by changing The Water of Life.
The Crysknife- A double-edged blade made from the tooth of a Shai Hulud, the great sandworm.
The Shadout Mapes- Meaning 'well dipper', Mapes was an important figure, a true Fremen working in House Atreides, and who recognized Jessica for whom she really was.
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Selected tracks from "Paeans of Dune- 2:
Missionaria Protecitva- The Bene Gesserit 'bible', this book of legends engineered religions and infected societies with superstitions, to be used by the secretive order.
The Many Lives of Duncan Idaho - He comes back, again and again, recreated, altered but never fully changed...
Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV - The last Padishah emperor of the Corrino empire, he betrayed Duke Leto Atreides, resulting in the eventual loss of this throne.
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