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The lucifer? Unless I'm mistaken Dante seems to be referring to ancient Greek mythology, King Minos (from Theseus and the Minotaur) sends evil people, ordinary people and heroes to Tartarus, the Asphodel Meadows and the Elysium Fields respectively. I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to Greek mythology.
So yeah Havoc you have further displeased our heavenly father by confusing Christianity with pagan beliefs.
Goresplatter what ironic punishment would one receive for sloth?
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Dante draws from Greek mythology frequently, but the Inferno is still ultimately Christian. King Minos is the judge of Sin only; he has nothing to do with those that go to Purgatory or Heaven. While Minos, the Minotaur, and Cerberus, are all in the Inferno, Tartarus, the Meadows and the Elysium fields are not. Being Christian, Lucifer is certainly present, half frozen in the deepest circle.
Funnily enough, there isn't a direct mention to the Sin of Sloth by Dante, however, application of creative thinking would send you to the third circle,
Gluttony, which punishes not only those who ate more than they should have, but over-indulged in other things - this could be applied to sleep or relaxation.
In the third circle, guarded by Cerberus (the 'Great Worm'), you would be immersed in sludge and ceaseless cold, pelting rain, unable to pay heed to any of the other sufferers around you, symbolic of the selfishness of your indulgence.