LETO ATREIDES II (The God Emperor of DUNE) EXPLAINED

Hey guys what’s happening? Niyat here with film comics explained. As requested, today we’ll be exploring The God Emperor featured in Frank Herberts expansive Dune universe.

Leto Atreides II, also known as the Tyrant, Great God Dur, Worm God, Old Worm and Prophet, was the first and only to hold the title of God Emperor. Older than Noah and more godlike than his father Paul Muad’Dib, no other figure has had a bigger impact on the history of humanity in Dune. He was born the second son of Emperor Paul Atreides and his Fremen concubine Chani Kynes, just after his twin sister Ghanima Atreides.

After the death of his aunt, the Regent Alia Atreides, Leto II proclaimed himself Emperor.
Ruling for 3,508 standard years, he would guide humanity with his iron fist towards survival.
Leto was named after the Duke Leto I Atreides, his paternal grandfather and Leto Atreides II the Elder, his older brother, who was murdered in infancy by the Harkonnens.

Through the evolution of Leto's body and powers (both prescience and access to possibly every dead ancestor in history), he was rendered infertile and slowly evolved into a sandworm with a human face. In return, his lifespan, speed and reflexes were significantly increased.

In this video, we’re going to explore his origins, rise into power, and the way Leto successfully guided humanity through a period of vulnerability and danger during a reign of some 3,500 years.

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[hannahlee]

Leto 2 and 3 really took “would you still love me if I was a worm” to heart 🪱

[aboutninjas]

The more I learn about the Dune universe, the more I feel like it’s all an acid trip. The lore is insane

[Kainable]

What I like about Lato 2 is the fact he took "Sometimes, you have to be the bad guy for everyone's sake." to heart. Something his father couldn't accept.

[Mrmagil]

The God Emperor was one of the most insanely powerful entities ever conceived. A villain pursuing the greater good for all humanity.

[kingssman]

The worm Leto is an interesting character concept. Someone who has lived for 3, 000 years, and also has lived 3, 000 lifetimes previously.

[justamurse]

The whole time watching the movie I just kept thinking poor Duncan. The future in store for him is intense!

[DesRaven]

Leto II's stated goal was to "teach humanity a lesson that they will remember in their bones": that sheltered safety was tantamount to utter death, however long it would be delayed.

[infinitemartialist]

"One of us had to accept the agony. He was always the stronger. History is written on the sands of Arrakis. A chapter has ended, swept away by the whirlwind. One door has closed but another has opened and on the other side... our future" Ghanima

[offworld_coop]

I love the children of dune miniseries that portrayed the first stages of the transformation. The cgi wasnt all that but seeing James McAvoy sprint around the desert like the flash was awesome.

[thomasjamesbailey]

Leto: I have been God, I have been worm. I choose worm.

[NR-rvrz]

Leto's lifespan was not increased because he joined in symbiosis with the worm. Any Benegeserit trained could alter their own physiology to prolong life indefinitely but they elected not to do so because it would cause people the distrust and hate them.
Leto could have become immortal without joining with the worm. It was the worm that gave him high levels of invulnerability.

[MooseMeus]

Humans: We need someone to guide us through these tough times
Also humans: Maybe we should follow that worm guy with the human head.

[kirbymarchbarcena]

The lore is so popular because of the diverse characters, themes, and plots that were well-written. I hope the next movie will not disappoint.

[ryanschultz]

The insane depth, and seemingly infinite detail of the Dune universe is staggering. To think it largely came from the mind of 1 person is quite amazing. I can't get enough of the Dune Mythos. Enjoy learning about every aspect of the vast world. You did a great job outlining the reign of Leto Atreides II!

[jonathanmulondo]

God Emperor of Dune is one of the best sequels and examination of the effects of Godhood on one person.

[justthatjoeguy]

When I was reading the book, I thought was really funny how Duncan tried to kill the god emperor. The god emperor can basically live the lives of everyone and his line. It’s something that he does to maintain his sanity. One time he was distracted by some thought and then suddenly he realize that Duncan had the laser gun and was going to shoot him. Just his realization of oh shit he’s got a gun, then having to deal with it I thought was really funny.

[demi-fiendoftime]

He who became the worst tyrant in mankind's history all to save it. A painful sad sacrifice that none will thank him for.

[bibby]

Interesting to think Leto was the reason the worms never truely died, and in the end he himself became one fully and entirely once he knew his job of fully allowing humanity to live in eternal peace had been finished. Makes me wonder what happened to the worm he became after during the final age of true peace and luxury. And if someone knew which worm he had merged with would they protect it or just try and kill it by any means.

[jevinday]

Omg dude I just got the first book from the library 2 days ago. I have been listening to Dune lore videos for hours every day. At the moment I think that Leto Atreides II turning into a sand worm sounds like the coolest part of the entire series. And then you post this video haha. You rock Niyat!

[DK-ersy]

Leto II has to be one of the best characters ever written in any story, a man who sacrificed both his body and his reputation for the greater good of humanity, after turning into a freaking WORM MAN. Absolute Chad