The tail of Minos is coiled around himself a number of times according to the circle of hell a special soul is condemned to. Minos, the monster, the magistrate of the underworld who checks the accounts of each individual sentenced to hell.Area: Upper Hell, the sins of incontinence, where the lustful dwell.Again, Dante sees many notable people from history and belief including Cleopatra, Tristan, Helen of Troy, and others who were unfaithful during their lifetime. Strong winds express the restlessness of a person who is driven by the desire for sensual pleasures. They are penalized by being blown furiously back and forth by strong winds, stopping them from finding peace and rest. In the Second Circle of Hell, Dante and his guide Virgil find people who were overwhelmed by lust. Allusions, Devices, Metaphors, Similes: Harrowing of Hell, when Christ descends in the days between his death and resurrection Aristotle, “the Philosopher.”.Punishment/ Contrapasso: Unbaptized/ virtuous pagans – struck with grief from a lack of god’s presence.
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