According to Dante, what place is at the top of his purgatory ?
Correct answer: B. The Garden of Eden
- A. The Gate to Limbo
- B. The Garden of Eden
- C. The Dark Wood
- D. The circles of Hell
Explanation
The Garden of Eden stands at the summit of Dante's mountain of Purgatory. It represents the earthly paradise restored after the soul has been cleansed of sin.
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