The Sixth Sphere of Heaven or Jupiter is “inhabited” by the souls of just rulers. Sixth Sphere (Jupiter) The just souls form the shape of an eagle
Holy warriors who appear in this sphere of Dante’s Paradiso also include Joshua, Roland, Charlemagne, Judas Maccabeus, Robert Guiscard and others. Also, he (correctly) predicts Dante’s exile from the city-state. He speaks about Florence’s glorious (and very idealized) past and criticizes its later decline. Here, Dante is approached by the soul of his great-great-grandfather Cacciaguida who was killed during the Second Crusade. The Fifth Sphere of Heaven or Mars is home to holy warriors, whose souls are forming the shape of a cross. Fifth Sphere (Mars) Souls of warriors of the Faith form a cross Thomas who tells Dante the story of life and work of St. Then a second crown of twelve wise men appears with St.
Thomas Aquinas and eleven other souls of wise men who also include Boethius, King Solomon, Peter Lombard, and the Venerable Bede, to mention some of the most famous ones. When reaching the Fourth Sphere of Heaven or the Sun, Dante and Beatrice are surrounded by a crown consisting of St. Fourth Sphere (The Sun) Rings of Glowing Souls The Italian poet also meets the soul of Cunizza da Romano whose brother he encountered in the Seventh Circle of Hell and troubadour Folquet de Marselha who later became the Bishop of Toulouse. Here, Dante meets the young prince Charles Martel of Anjou who speaks about the influence of factors other than heredity on an individual’s character and qualities. The Third Sphere of Heaven or Venus is home to the souls of lovers who “earned” their place in heaven with their love for God and humanity. Third Sphere (Venus) Charles Martel addresses Dante and Beatrice Before moving forward, Dante and Beatrice discuss the original sin and redemption as well as the controversial idea of the responsibility of the Jews for Jesus’ death. The poet speaks to the Byzantine Emperor Justinian who tells him the history of the Roman Empire, speaking, among other things, about Julius Caesar, Augustus, Jesus’ crucifixion, and the destruction of Jerusalem. In the Second Sphere of Heaven or Mercury, Dante and his guide Beatrice meet the souls of those who were just and righteous during their earthly lives but were primarily driven by ambition. Second Sphere (Mercury) The host of myriad glowing souls She also explains to him the reasons for the dark marks on the Moon. Beatrice explains to Dante why their souls were “punished” by being allocated to the lowest Heaven for something that wasn’t their fault, adding that all souls actually live in the Empyrean. Here, they see the souls of those who failed to keep their vows including the sister of Dante’s friend Forese Donati, Piccarda Donati, and Queen Constance of Sicily, both of whom were forced from their convents. When entering the “Realm of Heaven”, Dante and Beatrice enter the First Sphere of Heaven or the Moon. First Sphere (The Moon) Piccarda Donati and souls whose vows had been broken He is accompanied by Beatrice, identified as Dante's love of life Beatrice Portinari (1266-1290) who guides him through the 9 Spheres of Heaven. In it, the Italian poet describes his journey through Heaven, the things he sees, and people he encounters on the way to the so-called Empyrean, the true home of God, saints, angels, and the souls of the faithful. Paradiso (English: "Heaven", "Paradise") is the third and the last section of Dante's epic poem of Divine Comedy.
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