I think
it had two purposes: one, it helped the reader visualize the circles of hell and easily recall
who-resided-in-which circle. Furthermore, granting it "map" status makes hell and its
regions seem more like a "real" place. Travel here, travel there, longitude,
latitudes, and so forth. What sin are...
Friday, July 6, 2012
Map of Hell in Inferno In Inferno, what do you think about Dante putting hell on the map?
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