Is Dune prophetic? The sci-fi spectacular is a tale of spice and sand worms. But writer Frank Herbert’s original novel draws on ancient history and religious tradition.
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Predecessor - The person who had a job before the current holder.
Sinister - Threatening, or suggesting that something frightening or disturbing will happen.
Lavish - Spending more money than is reasonable.
Messiah - The promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people.
Prophecy - Making predictions about what will happen in the future.
Allegory - A story or poem that has a hidden moral or political meaning.