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Virgil's Journey Through The Aeneas And The Trojan War

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Although there are many historical characters that Dante encounters on his journey to enlightenment, there are none more important than Virgil the poet. During his time “Virgil was considered a prophet” (Musa, 75). Virgil was responsible for writing the Aeneid, an epic poem telling the story of the Aeneas and the Trojan War. Virgil served as Dante’s guide throughout his pilgrimage through the inferno. Though Virgil could not assist Dante during their journey, he provided Dante with the guidance and knowledge to aid him on his journey. Virgil was the one who told Dante what his journey was “’But you must journey down another road …. If you ever hope to leave this wilderness.’”. (Alighieri, 70) Dante used Virgil as his guide out of respect
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