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Purgatory 27 – The Purifying Fire, and Crowning Moment!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by admin

In canto 27 there are two big moments in Dante’s Journey through Purgatory! The Pilgrim is first walking through the Wall of Fire (meaning the final purification, and the symbolism of death before rebirth), and the chapter ends with the … Continue reading →

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Purgatory 25 – Metaphysics of Body and Soul

Posted on April 24, 2020 by admin

Today’s episode is about the climbing up to the 7th Terrace where Virgil is handing over Dante’s deep question about the nature of the “shades” to the Poet Statius. This is partly symbolic of how Dante’s question is now moving … Continue reading →

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Dante’s Great Journey through Purgatory!

Posted on April 23, 2020 by admin

We’ve now reached the end of the 6th Terrace of the Mount Purgatory, and just one Terrace left (The Lustful) before we enter the Garden of Eden – and the Earthly Paradise! 🏞🌿☀️ At the end of the Terrace of … Continue reading →

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