The 9 Circles of Hell & How Satan Is Trapped in a Frozen Lake

Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today’s video, we’re going to discuss the nine circles of Hell as they are presented in the Divine Comedy. Alright, let’s get into it. The Divine Comedy is a 14th-century epic poem written by Italian poet Dante Alighieri, consisting of three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. It is an allegorical journey through the realms of the afterlife – Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven – serving as a reflection on human sin, morality, and redemption. The protagonist, Dante, finds himself lost in a dark forest, symbolizing spiritual confusion. The Roman poet Virgil, sent by Dante's beloved Beatrice, guides him through Hell and Purgatory, while Beatrice herself leads him through Heaven. The narrative explores the various punishments and rewards experienced by souls based on their earthly deeds and spiritual growth. In Inferno, Dante and Virgil journey through nine circles of Hell, each representing different categories of sin, with punishme