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Beatrice’s eyes – and smile

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Richard Emerson

After the vision of the Griffin in front of him and its changing reflection inside Beatrice’s eyes (as his own soul growing), there is just one more step to make the new presence of the Pilgrim’s soul complete. The three … Continue reading →

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Dual Perception of the Soul

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Richard Emerson

After the crossing of the river Lethe and the cleansing of old misconceptions, the spiritual vision of the Pilgrim is much clearer and more intense. The very first thing that happens is that Dante redeems his old guiding stars from … Continue reading →

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A new relationship: God and Soul

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Richard Emerson

After Beatrice appears, first as a channel emerging from deep within the Chariot, and connecting the Pilgrim to God’s Love and Power (The “Ancient Love”), something extraordinary happens. Virgil disappears, in large part since a direct connection with God is … Continue reading →

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The Chariot in the Night Sky

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Richard Emerson

After Dante has established the chariot as a deep metaphor for both your soul and ultimate reality, he opens up the next canto by lifting the sights into the night sky, and recognizes the chariot (carro) once again. The poem … Continue reading →

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