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Bene Gesserit - Wikipedia

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The Bene Gesserit (/ˈbɛniː ˈdʒɛsərɪt/)[1] are a group in Frank Herbert's fictional Dune universe. A powerful social, religious, and political force, the Bene Gesserit is described as an exclusive sisterhood whose members train their bodies and minds through years of physical and mental conditioning to obtain superhuman powers and abilities that seem magical to outsiders.[2] Members who have acquired the breadth of Bene Gesserit abilities are called Reverend Mothers. The Bene Gesserit are focused on acquiring more power and influence to direct humanity on an enlightened path.[3] Sometimes called "witches" due to their secretive nature and misunderstood powers, the Bene Gesserit are loyal only to themselves and their collective goals. However, to attain their goals and avoid outside interference, they often screen themselves with the illusion of being loyal to other groups or individuals. Their every move is calculated toward a result. As the skills of a Bene Gesserit are as desirable as

Bene Gesserit - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fictional organization in the Dune franchise created by Frank Herbert This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed . Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise. ( June 2023 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Bene Gesserit Dune franchise element Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam ( Siân Phillips ) and other Bene Gesserit from David Lynch 's Dune (1984) First appearance Dune 1965 Created by Frank Herbert Genre Science fiction In-universe infor

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