According to Dante, which class of people reside on the planet Mars ?
Correct answer: B. The warriors of faith
- A. The wise
- B. The warriors of faith
- C. The justice rulers
- D. The contemplative
Explanation
In Paradiso, Mars contains the souls of those who fought and sacrificed in the cause of Christianity, shown as a cross of lights. The other groups belong to different planetary spheres, such as the wise in the Sun and the contemplative in Saturn.
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