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Dune Prophecy Sets Build Mythology Into Wallach IX, Anirul [Interview]

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Dune's production designer reveals the intricate Bene Gesserit lore hidden within the design of Wallach IX, the home planet of Anirul, the mother of the Kwisatz Haderach.
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  • Anirul, a key Bene Gesserit figure, was the mother of the prophesied Kwisatz Haderach, and her home planet of Wallach IX was meticulously crafted to reflect this lineage.
  • The production team drew from Frank Herbert's expansive Dune mythology to imbue the Bene Gesserit headquarters with layers of esoteric symbolism, making it a true 'living embodiment' of the order's mystical tradition.
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Tom Meyer, Anirul, Bene Gesserit, Dune
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