In the fourth circle of Hell, under which Pluto (Hades) presides, the Avares and the Prodigans carry and roll heavy burdens (rocks), colliding with anger. Engraving from The Hell by Dante Alighieri (the Divine Comedie) illustrated by Gustave Dore

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In the fourth circle of Hell, under which Pluto (Hades) presides, the Avares and the Prodigans carry and roll heavy burdens (rocks), colliding with anger. Engraving from The Hell by Dante Alighieri (the Divine Comedie) illustrated by Gustave Dore

PCT4265339 In the fourth circle of Hell, under which Pluto (Hades) presides, the Avares and the Prodigans carry and roll heavy burdens (rocks), colliding with anger. Engraving from The Hell by Dante Alighieri (the Divine Comedie) illustrated by Gustave Dore. French edition of 1861. "" Tutto l'oro ch 'e sotto la Luna/O che gia fu, di question' anime stanche/Non poterebble farne posar una. (All gold that is or was ever under the moon could not give a moment of rest to one of these tired souls", song 7. v. 64, 65 & 66. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: In the fourth circle of Hell, under which Pluto (Hades) presides, the Avares and the Prodigans carry and roll heavy burdens (rocks), colliding with anger. Engraving from The Hell by Dante Alighieri (the Divine Comedie) illustrated by Gustave Dore. French edition of 1861. "" Tutto l'oro ch 'e sotto la Luna/O che gia fu, di question' anime stanche/Non poterebble farne posar una. (All gold that is or was ever under the moon could not give a moment of rest to one of these tired souls", song 7. v. 64, 65 & 66.)

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the fourth circle of Hell, where Pluto (Hades) reigns over the Avares and Prodigans. In this engraving from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, illustrated by Gustave Dore, we see souls burdened with heavy rocks colliding in anger as they carry out their eternal punishment. The scene is filled with a sense of despair and hopelessness, as these tormented souls are condemned to carry their burdens for all eternity. The weight of their sins weighs heavily on them, both physically and emotionally, as they struggle to find any respite from their suffering. Dore's intricate details bring this vision of Hell to life, capturing the anguish and torment of those trapped in this infernal realm. The quote from Dante's text reminds us that even all the gold in the world could not provide relief for these weary souls. As we gaze upon this chilling depiction of damnation, we are reminded of the consequences of greed and excess. It serves as a stark warning against succumbing to earthly temptations at the expense of our spiritual well-being.

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