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Lisan al-Gaib

A title associated with the Fremen expectation of a savior from outside their world.

Definition and context

Paul's actions are interpreted through this expectation. Acceptance of the prophecy is connected to the groundwork of belief laid long before by the Missionaria Protectiva.

Sources

  1. Dune ↗Frank Herbert · PDF

    Terminology of the Imperium · page 676 in the supplied PDF.

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