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Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here
“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here” is a famous line from Dante Alighieri’s epic poem The Divine Comedy. This line appears at the entrance to Hell in the first part of the poem, Inferno.
The phrase serves as a warning to those who enter Hell, signalling that there is no hope for redemption or salvation once they
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Only were safe who kept God in their hearts:
Courage their armour, faith their sword, they must walk,
The hand ready to smite, the eye to scout,
Casting a javelin regard in front,
Heroes and soldiers of the army of Light.
Book 2, Canto VIIAshish added 8mo ago
Dante's concept of Hell is based on his belief in a just and vengeful God who metes out appropriate punishment to sinners. He divides Hell into nine circles, each representing a specific type of sin or group of related sins:
Limbo - Home to unbaptized and virtuous pagans, including the great Roman poet Virgil himself, who act as guides for Dante and his journey through Hell.
Lust - A circle inhabited by those who indulged in excessive passion and desire, often represented by lascivious and tormented beings.
Gluttony - Here, the gluttons are trapped in a stormy whirlwind, unable to satisfy their insatiable appetites.
Greed - Inhabited by hoarders and spendthrifts, these souls are forced to live in an area where it is eternally raining gold coins which they cannot collect due to the weight of their sins.
Anger - This circle contains those who were overcome by wrath or malice, bound in serpents that bite them incessantly.
Heresy - Here, souls are punished for holding false beliefs and deviating from orthodox Christian teachings. They are trapped within thorny trees, unable to escape the pain of their errors.
Violence - In this circle, violent individuals are forced to live forever in a dark forest where they cannot find their way out due to the weight of their sins.
Fraud - The eighth circle is divided into three sections, each dedicated to different types of deception: false guarantees, flattery, and fraudulent advice. The souls within are subjected to various forms of torment and suffering based on their specific deceptive actions.
Treachery - The ninth and final circle of Hell is reserved for those who betrayed others, particularly trusted friends or family members. These traitors are frozen in ice, symbolizing the cold nature of betrayal.
As Dante's journey through Hell progresses, he comes to understand that the ultimate purpose of these punishments is not merely vengeance but rather the redemption and purification of the souls who inhabit this dark realm. By experiencing the consequences of their sins, these souls may ultimately find a path toward forgiveness and salvation.
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