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The Shadout Mapes presenting a Crysknife - Art by John Schoenherr
Shadout was a Fremen word meaning "well-dipper". It was often used as an honorary title for the head of household staff.
A known Shadout was Mapes, who was head housekeeper at the Imperial Residence at Arrakeen on Arrakis in 10191 AG
Behind the scenes
- Shadout derives from the Arabic term شادوف, transliterated as šādūf or Shadoof. The translation of Shadout, "well-dipper", derives from its use as a tool which lifts water from a well.
Appearances
- Dune
- God Emperor of Dune (mentioned only)