The group of sinners in Circle Nine according to Dante consists of traitors to their kin in the first ring Caina; traitors to their Homeland or Party in the second ring Antenora; traitors to guests in Ptolomea; and traitors to lords in the fourth ring Judecca. Sinners in the circles in Circle Nine committed the sin of treason by killing others for superficial reasons such as political power. Upon entering this circle, Dante comes across two spirits living in the icy atmosphere. One of these ghastly figures named Ugolino is seen gnawing on the head of another, named Archbishop Continue reading...