The Circles Of Hell In Dante Inferno: Hell's Levels

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Dante 's Inferno: Hell’s Levels
Within Dante’s Inferno there are nine levels of Hell, each more gruesome than the last. Each one portrays a different group of sinners, with related sins. Each circle of Hell has a different punishment, and different gates leading to the next stage. Most every circle of Hell is made up of three mini-circles of torment, with each punishment getting progressively worse.
According to Dante, there are many circles in hell. The first circle in Hell is called Limbo. Each of the individuals who die before being baptized and those who live as virtuous pagans are condemned to spend all of eternity in this level. The people being referred to in this level are those who die before accepting Christianity, essentially it’s …show more content…

The gluttons are also subjected to a freezing slushy Hell, which is allegedly similar to the harsh environment in which pigs survive. The mythological monster considered to be the head of this group of gluttons is Cerberus. The conditions at this circle are horrible, it has clumps of mud, a stinking wasteland, and other deplorable and hideous areas. The gluttony circle is far harsher than the previous two levels. As the Circles of Hell grow closer to Satan the punishments get darker, scarier, and more creative. The surroundings are characterized by dirt, filth and other disgusting things. The gluttons will be subjected to states similar to those that pigs experience in this …show more content…

One of the forms of violence addressed in this circle is violence against one’s neighbors. This type of violence will hold for all people who wage war against people who are close to them, such as neighbors and family members. The other form of violence is that against oneself. All the people who will be found to have engaged in violent actions against themselves will be subjected to the punishment experienced by any other violent group. Additionally those found to have acted violently against God will also be subjected to similar punishments, just as any other soul confined to this circle. In this level, there are various rings, mini-circles, that souls can and will be subjected to, which vary based on the various category of violence committed. The first mini-circle consists of those who are violent against others while the second one will be made of individuals who are violent against themselves. The third mini-circle will include all the persons who perpetrate violence against God. Blasphemy and denial of God’s word are considered as some of the most serious crimes under this level.
The individuals who will be found to have committed fraud are subjects to the eighth circle in hell. The panderers and seducers are some of the main players who will greatly feature in this level. The sorcerers and false prophets who are guilty of the same crime will also be

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