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The Fremen in Dune are clearly inspired by Muslims but not necessarily Arabs. They are more closely modeled on Chechens. Fremen words like "sietch" and "kindjal
by canjobear 3y ago
The Fremen in Dune are clearly inspired by Muslims but not necessarily Arabs. They are more closely modeled on Chechens. Fremen words like "sietch" and "kindjal" are from the Caucasus.
- ramblerman 3y agoNot sure about that, there is a lot of overlap with bedouins. The harsh desert planet in which they have learned to thrive is now highly desired by outsiders because of the spice (oil).
- arethuza 3y agoThe book "The Sabres of Paradise: Conquest and Vengeance in the Caucasus" is usually given as one of the books that influenced Frank Herbert.
- Supermancho 3y agoAccording to the lore, Zensunni Wanderers from https://dune.fandom.com/wiki/Nilotic_al-Ourouba https://dune.fandom.com/wiki/Nilotic_al-Ourouba