Dune Chronicles · Character
Old Duke Paulus Atreides
Also known as Old Duke Atreides, the late Duke Leto’s father
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1
Old Duke Paulus Atreides is a minor character in Dune Chronicles (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1
- Books
- 1
Paulus Atreides, the Old Duke and father of Duke Leto, is remembered through a striking portrait in matador costume, his magenta cape cast over one arm and his gray gaze still sharp. The painting preserves his young-looking face and hawk features, while the mounted bull’s head recalls the danger that ended his life. His legacy lingers in the Atreides household and in the image that continues to hang in the Baron’s keep.
Description
The Old Duke has a young-looking face with sharply defined, hawk-like features and a steady gray stare. In the portrait, he wears a matador costume, a magenta cape flung over his left arm. His expression is composed and keen, giving the image an elegant but formidable presence.
Story so far
BOOK 1Dune
Appearances
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