Paradiso

Poetic depiction of Heaven in Dante's Divine Comedy.

Paradiso refers to Dante Alighieri's poetic depiction of Heaven in his epic work Divine Comedy, representing the ultimate spiritual and moral perfection.

Etymology

Paradiso derives from Italian, meaning 'heaven' or 'paradise'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Paradiso is the third and final part of Dante's Divine Comedy, where Dante journeys through Heaven to reach God.

Fun Facts

Paradiso is considered Dante's most complex work
It features nine concentric spheres, each representing a different level of Heaven
Dante uses the metaphor of light to represent divine knowledge

FAQ

What is Paradiso? It's the third part of Dante's Divine Comedy
Where does it take place? It depicts Dante's journey through Heaven
What is its purpose? To describe the ultimate vision of God

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Divine Comedy Poetry

Indexes

literary work spiritual concept

Paradise
The Divine Comedy – Dante Alighieri

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