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CENTAURS IN INFERNO - 1
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CENTAURS IN INFERNO - 1
Centaurs are encountered by Virgil and Dante in the course of their tour of Inferno
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Centaurs Course Dante Encountered Folklore Inferno Virgil
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This image brings to life the legendary encounter between the mythological figures of Virgil and Dante with the centaurs in the infernal realm of Dante Alighieri's "Inferno." As depicted in this print, the centaurs, half-human, half-horse creatures of ancient folklore, are shown in their raw and untamed form, embodying the primal and untamed aspects of nature that inhabit the lower circles of Hell. In Dante's epic poem, Virgil, the Roman poet and guide, leads Dante through the nine circles of Hell. In the third circle, they come across the circle of the wrathful, where the centaurs reside. These mythological beings, known for their uncontrollable temper and love of wine, are punished for their wrath and violence towards humans. The centaurs, with their wild and untamed expressions, are shown clashing with each other in the background, while in the foreground, Virgil and Dante approach, cautiously observing the scene. Virgil, with his calming presence and wisdom, serves as a contrast to the chaotic and violent nature of the centaurs. This print captures the essence of Dante's "Inferno," with its intricate details and vivid imagery, transporting the viewer to the depths of the underworld and allowing them to witness the legendary encounter between Virgil, Dante, and the centaurs.
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