Tag Archives: Divine Comedy

Dante: Hell and dammit

Posted on September 11, 2022 by maradanto

The saddest place in Dante’s “Inferno,” I think, is the Wood of Suicides in the Seventh Circle. The crulest is the burning desert in the Eighth Circle. There’s an undeniable funereal beauty to Dante’s “Inferno.” The first part of his … Continue reading →

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Summer of Monsters: Gryphon

Posted on June 17, 2021 by maradanto

A reminder in these warm days not to leave food sitting out, particularly frozen meat you hope to defrost. You may attract gryphons. Although gryphons are known today primarily for producing game shows like Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, the … Continue reading →

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