Frank Herbert's story of Dune is one of complexity. This page is meant to help those who haven't read the books or are unsure of some of the material. The planet Dune is officially called Arrakis, and later Rakis. Dune is a desert planet where it never rains. People known as the Fremen live in the Deep Desert. Below is a map of the planet as appeared in the appendix of the original novel.

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Frank Herbert not only created a new planet, but a whole universe. As well he created a timeline that spanned thousands of years. He created many new words and customs. Below you can find transportation to a dictionary of Dune, a timeline of important events and information about the religion of Dune as appeared in the appendix of the original novel. If you have any questions you should first consult the Dune FAQ

TERMINOLOGY	TIMELINE	RELIGION