List of cultural references in the Divine Comedy
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Dante Alighieri's "The Divine Comedy" is rich with cultural, historical, and literary references from various traditions. Below is an overview of some significant cultural references found in the text: 1. **Classical Antiquity**: - **Virgil**: Dante's guide through Hell and Purgatory, Virgil represents reason and classical poetry. His works, especially the "Aeneid," heavily influence Dante.
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