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shai-hulud-summoning
The use of a thumper device to create rhythmic vibrations in the sand to summon the giant sandworms known as shai-hulud.
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This Immortal (1966)Roger Zelazny
Chapter 79
This chapter serves as a glossary or lexicon of specialized terms related to the Fremen culture and the broader universe of Arrakis in 'Dune.' It provides definitions for various cultural practices, spiritual concepts, and technological devices, highlighting the complex social, religious, and ecological systems that govern life on Arrakis and within the Imperium. The chapter emphasizes the intertwining of honor, spirituality, and survival in this harsh desert environment.