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In Dante's Inferno, why is Virgil condemned to live in limbo?

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Virgil was a 'virtuous pagan' i.e one who was born before Christ (and was a pagan Roman), and therefore unfit for Heaven, but who lived a virtuous and good life, and was therefore merely condemned to Limbo rather than Hell proper. read more

Virgil was a 'virtuous pagan' i.e one who was born before Christ (and was a pagan Roman), and therefore unfit for Heaven, but who lived a virtuous and good life, and was therefore merely condemned to Limbo rather than Hell proper. read more

Limbo was the first Circle of Hell. Limbo was the 1st circle of the Inferno proper. Limbo was on the outer boundary of Hell, just across the River Acheron. Here lied those who are not sinful in life, but did not acquire the proper portal of faith (Unbaptized). read more

Free summary and analysis of Inferno Canto IV (the first Circle: Limbo) in Dante Alighieri's Inferno that won't make you snore. We promise. read more

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