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religious-theology
'Ilm' is the theological science of religious tradition, significant in the origins of the Zensunni Wanderers' faith.
1 chapter across 1 book
This Immortal (1966)Roger Zelazny
Chapter 68
This chapter functions as a glossary or lexicon of key terms and concepts related to the culture, religion, and environment of Arrakis and its inhabitants, the Fremen. It defines various terms such as 'Ibad, Eyes Of,' indicating the physical effects of melange addiction, and 'Ichwan Bedwine,' the brotherhood of the Fremen, providing insight into their social and religious structures. The chapter also touches on the harsh realities of life on Arrakis, including the use of the plant Inkvine as a whip and the concept of Imperial Conditioning as a form of psychological control.