In The Inferno, Cerberus is the protector of which circle of hell ?
Correct answer: B. The circle of gluttony
- A. The circle of lust
- B. The circle of gluttony
- C. The circle of heresy
- D. The circle of treachery
Explanation
Cerberus, the three-headed dog from classical mythology, guards the third circle, where the gluttonous lie in filthy, icy rain. The circles of lust, heresy, and treachery have different guardians or punishments.
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