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Chakobsa was a real-life secret language used by the medieval Chechen knights and princes. The name is derived from Bzhedukh (another Caucasian language) words ''šhə-k'oa-bza'', meaning 'the language of hunters' [http://www.languagehat.com/archives/003126.php]. Since the fictional Chakobsa is said to be a hunting language, it is probable that Frank Herbert, who was interested in Muslim cultures, knew about this fact. |
Chakobsa was a real-life secret language used by the medieval Chechen knights and princes. The name is derived from Bzhedukh (another Caucasian language) words ''šhə-k'oa-bza'', meaning 'the language of hunters' [http://www.languagehat.com/archives/003126.php]. Since the fictional Chakobsa is said to be a hunting language, it is probable that Frank Herbert, who was interested in Muslim cultures, knew about this fact. |
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Chakobsa, also known as the magnetic language, was a hybrid language derived from various ancient Bhotani dialects, especially the Bhotani hunting language.
The language probably came into being after the first few Wars of Assassins. It became used to a lesser or greater extent by several groups, including the Bene Gesserit and the Fremen.
When House Corrino ruled the known universe, House Atreides used a form of Chakobsa as their Battle Language.
Vocabulary
- Sayyadina "friend of God"
Meaning
The word chakobsa is found in the partially reconstructed language Bhotani and means "jargon" or "shop-talk".
Behind the Scenes
Chakobsa was a real-life secret language used by the medieval Chechen knights and princes. The name is derived from Bzhedukh (another Caucasian language) words šhə-k'oa-bza, meaning 'the language of hunters' [1]. Since the fictional Chakobsa is said to be a hunting language, it is probable that Frank Herbert, who was interested in Muslim cultures, knew about this fact.