That night, Pilate's wife Claudia Procula had a disturbing dream, and warned him to have nothing more to do with Jesus or his fate. However, as it was the Passover season, as per tradition there were two prisoners that would be presented before the people, who would decide who should be let go.
Jesus of Nazareth and an accused murderer named Barabbas were brought forth for this occasion. Pilate is said to have asked the crowd, "Who do you want me to release? Barabbas or Jesus who was called the Messiah? Pilate then asked them "Then what should I do with Jesus who was called the Messiah? Upon hearing so, Pilate was said to have had a bowl of water brought forth.
He washed his hands in it before the crowd, saying "I am innocent of this man's blood, see to it yourselves. Of the two friars that Dante encounters here, one was a Guelph and one was a Ghibelline. Both friars were jointly appointed to help bring peace to Florence. However, their reign resulted in much bloodshed and violence, and they were shortly removed from office. Because the chasm of the Hypocrites is chiefly filled with sinners with whom religion played a major role in their damnation, it is fitting that Caiaphas, High Priest of the Jews, is the chief sinner of the pit, having been crucified to the ground to suffer being walked upon for all eternity.
Caiaphas advised Pontius Pilate to condemn Jesus to death on the cross for the supposed benefit of the city. Virgil marvels at his appearance because he was not yet there when Virgil made his first trip to the depths of Hell. In the circle of the Hypocrites, Dante is again recognized as being alive, this time because his throat moves as he talks.
The cloaks of the Hypocrites, which dazzle the eye, actually are instruments of torture. Moreover, the heavy garments they wear force the sinners to adopt a decorous and subdued attitude which is entirely in character with their worldly habit of hiding a vicious nature beneath a virtuous and holy appearance.
Dante has placed the Hypocrites far down in the circles of Hell. Their presence is a restatement of Dante's definition of sin as perversion of the intellect. Few sins can equal the deliberate cloaking of one's true character and feelings in a false aspect of piety, tolerance or honesty. Aesop real or legendary Greek author of fables; supposed to have lived in the sixth century b. Frederick's capes Frederick II executed people by placing them in a leaden shell which was then melted around them.
Pharisees a member of an ancient Jewish party or fellowship that carefully observed the written law but also accepted the oral or traditional law; advocated democratization of religious practices; mainly they hated Jesus for questioning their authority. Removing book from your Reading List will also remove any bookmarked pages associated with this title. Are you sure you want to remove bookConfirmation and any corresponding bookmarks? A nearby fountain contains Souls.
Head down the rope to continue. At the bottom is a Guardian Demon. Eventually you'll get an instant kill prompt allowing you to Absolve or Punish the demon. Alternately, you can just kill it with attacks. Another Guardian Demon appears following the first and it can be dealt with similarly. After this, crank the lever to raise the platform all the way to the top of the shaft, passing the breakable door.
At the top of the shaft you can jump to a nook on the left for a Silver Piece Silver Piece 2. Talk to the Poet Virgil until he disappears and break the nearby containers for Souls.
There are two well-hidden fountains on either side of the door, so check for those. Another fountain contains health -- which you'll probably be in need of right about now. Run down the hill and destroy the Guardian Demon and Minions.
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