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The 9 Levels of Hell

A guide to the bottom of Dante's Inferno...

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Few works of Western literature can compete with Dante’s Divine Comedy. It’s a fascinatingly engaging read, despite being written over 700 years ago and containing many complex references to history and myth. For those who want to master the cultural heritage of the West, it’s required reading. 

The first part of his Comedy is Inferno. In it, he travels through Hell, recounting the people and punishments he observes at each of its nine levels.

Why take this journey?

Because to journey upward in life, you must first descend into the depths of your own soul — and face the darkness you find there. Dante provides a profound, metaphorical exploration of the darkness through which the soul must wade to eventually reach the light.

While Dante had Virgil to guide him through Hell, your guide is right here. I will take you on a tour through each level, and show you what lies at the very bottom…

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