Fate is crucial in The Iliad, with characters often struggling against predestined outcomes. In Dune, Paul is haunted by visions of the future, highlighting the theme of prophecy.
Flâneur, dilettante, and aesthete. Interested in the three Fs: Fauna, Flora, Funga (especially the latter), history, maps, and food. I also make Origami cranes and play the occasional game of chess.
Fate is crucial in The Iliad, with characters often struggling against predestined outcomes. In Dune, Paul is haunted by visions of the future, highlighting the theme of prophecy.
The use of “Atreides” in Dune is not merely a stylistic choice but a deliberate reference to the deep mythological and literary heritage that The Iliad represents. By drawing on the legacy of the Atreides from Greek mythology, Frank Herbert imbues his characters and story with a sense of epic gravity and connects the futuristic saga of Dune to ancient themes of heroism, fate, and the burdens of leadership.
Re: Atreides (amongst other things)
Not to know what happened before you were born is to remain always a child. Open any history book, perhaps “Mankind and Mother Earth” by Toynbee. Examine the rise, decline, and fall of any of the civilisation. Then come back.
The term is brandished around to such an extent it has no meaning.
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America is lost - no matter who wins the election. It is over.
And I’m really not surprised by your response…
You obviously don’t proofread yours then.
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You’re living in “hell” now.
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I particularly like Revelation of St John when the good Lord smites degenerates with fire and brimstone.
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It’s amazing how far a culture can plummet.
I hate to say this but “let the market decide” if Ai is something the consumer wants/needs they’ll pay for it otherwise let it die.