When I first read Wheel of Time (shortly after I read Dune), I was struck by the similarity between the Aiel and the Fremen, as well as the White Tower and the Bene Gessirit. Are there any other such similarities? Had Robert Jordan ever accepted whether he was influenced by Dune?
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According to something I've found the similarities are more from drawing on similar real-world influences - the same cultures, myths etc. Rather than direct x was influenced by Y.
On similarities between The Wheel of Time and other SF (including Dune) is one analysis of the similarities written by various WoT fans.
Brandon Sanderson/Team Jordan Quotes (a google doc) - Search 'Dune' contains some Robert Jordan quotes on his view about any Dune influences there are.
*Apparently some spoilers in this thread - *Dune Vs. Wheel of Time
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