The Inferno, Canto 12, lines 11-14: and there At point of the disparted ridge lay stretch'd The infamy of Crete, detested brood Of the feign'd heifer

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"The Inferno, Canto 12, lines 11-14" is a passage from Dante Alighieri's seminal work, "The Divine Comedy," specifically from the first part known as "Inferno." This epic poem, written in the early 14th century, is a cornerstone of Italian literature and a monumental work in the Western literary canon. "Inferno" describes Dante's journey through Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. The poem is divided into 34 cantos, each detailing different aspects of Hell and the sinners condemned to various torments.

In Canto 12, Dante and Virgil encounter the Minotaur, a creature from Greek mythology that symbolizes violence and bestiality. The lines in question, "and there At point of the disparted ridge lay stretch'd The infamy of Crete, detested brood Of the feign'd heifer," refer to the Minotaur, who is described as the "infamy of Crete" and the offspring of a "feign'd heifer." This alludes to the myth of Pasiphaë, the wife of King Minos of Crete, who, due to a curse from Poseidon, fell in love with a bull and gave birth to the Minotaur.

The passage vividly captures the grotesque and tragic nature of the Minotaur, emphasizing its role as a symbol of unnatural violence and bestiality. The creature's presence at the "disparted ridge" serves as a guardian to the Seventh Circle of Hell, where those who committed acts of violence are punished.

Gustave Doré, a 19th-century French artist, is renowned for his detailed and dramatic illustrations of literary classics, including "The Divine Comedy." His depiction of the Minotaur in this passage brings to life the terror and pathos of Dante's vision, enhancing the reader's experience of the text.

Doré's illustrations are celebrated for their ability to convey the emotional and thematic depth of the works they accompany. His portrayal of the Minotaur in Canto 12 is no exception, capturing the creature's ferocity and the desolate landscape of Hell with striking detail and intensity.

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