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Water of Life

The poisonous liquid obtained by drowning a sandworm, and its transformed form used in ritual.

Definition and context

The Reverend Mother's ordeal requires the ability to transform the poison within the body. Paul's drinking it is associated with his Kwisatz Haderach abilities.

Sources

  1. Dune ↗Frank Herbert · PDF

    Terminology of the Imperium · page 687 in the supplied PDF.

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