Dante's Inferno
It seems that Dante's Infernos Second Circle of Hell focus on the sexual lust desire, rather than the desire for goods and temptation. This level uses wind to continuously and very violently blow those who have committed adultery back and forth, the strong winds are to symbolise the restlessness of their desires. Many historical and mythological people inhabit this circle including Cleopatra, Tristan, Helen of Troy and many others.
Religion
In Catholicism sexual desire is seen as a good thing and is considered part of God's plan for humanity. However, when sexual desire is separated from God's love it becomes disordered and self-seeking, which is then seen as Lust. Whereas Christians believe that lustful people will be punished in hell by being smothered in fire and brimstone, as they have been smothered by their physical pleasures and must now endure being smothered by physical torment.
The Erotic World
Symbols associated and linked with Lust are cows and the colour blue, this is interesting as I could base the colour scheme of this level to create a relevant level. Lust is a intense desire and could be exemplified by the intense desire of money, food, fame and sex.
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