In Dante’s eyes, there is no difference between cannibalism and betrayal. Although Ugolino’s story suggests he is a cannibal, he is being punished symbolically for his betrayal, not his potential cannibalism. Count Ugolino is located in the second ring of the ninth circle of hell, Antenora. This is reserved for souls who have betrayed their country. Ugolino is frozen in Cocytus from the neck down. He is continuously gnawing on the intersection of Archbishop Ruggieri’s head and neck. Ugolino crafts his story by only discussing selected information to invoke pity from Dante. Although Ugolino betrays the Guelph party, he only mentions Ruggieri’s betrayal. Ugolino describes the retelling of his tale as “Relieving a grief so desperate, the