Did DANTE Survive MEDUSA'S GAZE in Dante's Inferno?

Did DANTE Survive MEDUSA'S GAZE in Dante's Inferno?

What happens when Greek mythology's Medusa meets Dante’s Inferno?
You might think you know everything about Medusa – the snake-haired seductress whose gaze turns men to stone.
But how does she fit into Dante’s epic journey through Hell?
THIS is one of the most fascinating crossovers in literature and mythology: Medusa in Dante’s Inferno!
So WHAT is the interesting role Medusa plays in this medieval masterpiece?
Let’s find out!
Alright, let’s dive into Dante’s Inferno, the first part of The Divine Comedy, a 14th-century epic by Dante Alighieri.
It tells the story of Dante's journey through Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil.
Hell is divided into nine circles, each representing different sins and their punishments.
In Dante’s vision, Hell is a horrifying place filled with nightmarish creatures and endless suffering.
As Dante and Virgil travel deeper, they meet various mythological figures, including today’s focus – Medusa.
Medusa, one of the three Gorgons in Greek mythology, is famous for her snake hair and deadly gaze that turns people to stone.
Once a beautiful maiden, she was transformed into a monster by the goddess Athena.
Medusa’s story appears in many ancient texts and modern adaptations.
But what does she have to do with Dante’s inferno?
Not many people know that Medusa makes her appearance in Canto IX of Dante’s Inferno.

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