The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 04

** "The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 04" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem from the early 1300s that is only a part of the full story called The Divine Comedy, and in this part, the focus is on Hell, showcasing sin and punishment through a journey, an important work in Italian stories that deeply examines right from wrong. It is about Dante and his guide Virgil, making their way through the fourth circle of Hell, meeting people being punished for being overly greedy or wasteful; these souls are forced to push heavy weights, mirroring how they handled money when alive, with Virgil also teaching Dante about how luck changes and earthly riches don't last. They also come across a swamp called Styx, filled with angry people who couldn't control their temper before finally reaching the city of Dis, where they face more trials, highlighting the many layers and harsh outcomes of sin in Dante's idea of the afterlife. **