🔥Dante and Virgil face powerful and terrifying figures as they descend further into hell.
👹The Furies, winged goddesses of vengeance, punish those who have committed heinous crimes.
🐍The Gorgon Medusa, with her snake hair, turns living beings to stone.
😨Dante's fear and wavering faith in Virgil during this leg of the journey.
🔮Virgil's guidance and protection help Dante navigate through the dangers of hell.
Who are the Furies?
—The Furies are winged goddesses of vengeance in Greek and Roman mythology. They punish crimes such as murder, perjury, betrayal of trust, and family and crimes against the gods.
Who is the Gorgon Medusa?
—Medusa is a creature from Greek mythology. Her hair is made of snakes, and looking at her face turns living beings to stone.
Why is Dante afraid during this part of the journey?
—Dante's fear stems from the powerful and terrifying figures they encounter, as well as his wavering faith in Virgil's ability to guide and protect him.
What role does Virgil play in this leg of the journey?
—Virgil guides and protects Dante as they navigate through the depths of hell, offering reassurance and guidance in the face of danger.
How do Dante and Virgil progress through hell?
—Dante and Virgil descend deeper into hell, encountering various creatures and challenges along the way, as they continue their journey towards the center of the underworld.
00:08In Canto 9 of Inferno, Dante and Virgil encounter fallen angels and face the fear of their presence.
00:14Three Furies appear and call upon the Gorgon Medusa to turn Dante to stone.
00:24Virgil places his hand over Dante's eyes to protect him from seeing the Gorgon Medusa.
00:28A heavenly messenger chastises those who block Dante's way, allowing him and Virgil to enter the city of Dis.
00:58Tombs of heretics are found in the city of Dis, with varying degrees of severity.
01:07The city of Dis is guarded by mythological creatures, including the Furies.
01:16The Gorgon Medusa, with her snake hair, is another dangerous creature within hell.
01:37Dante's fear and wavering faith in Virgil become apparent during this leg of the journey.
