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CENTAURS IN INFERNO - 2
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CENTAURS IN INFERNO - 2
A band of Centaurs seen by Virgil and Dante in the course of their tour of Inferno
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Band Centaurs Course Dante Folklore Inferno Virgil
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Centaurs in Inferno - 2 This evocative image captures the moment when the legendary figures of Centaurs make an appearance in Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy, specifically in the Inferno. The scene, as depicted in this print, is described in Canto VIII, where the poet Virgil and the protagonist Dante are on their tour of the underworld. As they traverse the fifth circle of Hell, the Circle of the Wrathful, they come across a band of Centaurs. These mythical creatures, half-human and half-horse, are portrayed here in a state of frenzy, embodying the wrath and anger that characterize this circle of Hell. Their wild, untamed forms contrast sharply with the structured and ordered circles that precede it, reflecting the chaotic nature of the sin of wrath. The Centaurs, as depicted in this print, are shown attacking each other with arrows and clubs, symbolizing the destructive nature of uncontrolled anger. Virgil and Dante watch from a distance, their expressions filled with awe and trepidation. The scene serves as a reminder of the consequences of giving in to anger and the importance of self-control. This print, with its intricate details and rich colors, brings to life the vivid imagery of Dante's Inferno, transporting us to the depths of the underworld and allowing us to witness the raw power and emotion of the Centaurs in their fiery realm.
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