418 - The Symbolism of the Entire Divine Comedy in the First Canto

In this video, I read and reflect on the first canto of Dante’s Divine Comedy — the opening of Inferno. This incredible canto puts the entire poem in perspective, serving as a microcosm for Dante's journey through inferno, purgatory, and into paradise. I discuss in detail, line by line, the rich symbolism and meaning Dante conveys.<br /><br />YouTube version: https://youtu.be/7zzQRg0muMo<br /><br />If you enjoy this kind of symbolic analysis, join me and Deacon Seraphim Rohlin as we continue through Dante’s Paradiso, starting live in November. You can get the early bird sale of 15% off if you use the code: EARLYPARADISO at checkout. Our past courses on Dante's Inferno and Purgatorio are also on a 50% sale during the month of October if you use code: DANTE50.<br />Courses:<br />-Inferno: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/dantes-inferno-the-course <br />-Purgatorio:https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/dantes-purgatorio <br />-Paradise (upcoming): https://www.thesymbolicworld.c...