The figure of Dante is shrouded in an aura of mysticism, and his “Divine Comedy” continuously continues to excite minds. Modern writers, filmmakers and even computer game developers are especially inspired by the theme of hell. This is not surprising: the great poet hid his enemies there, describing the true circumstances of their death. Describing... or maybe anticipating or even creating? After all, no one knows when the drafts of “Comedy” appeared. But the documents of the 14th century trial have been preserved, where the accused stated that he used the services of the greatest magician of Italy - Master Alighieri. Dante had connections with the mysterious and sinister Knights Templar. And the residents of Verona allegedly clearly saw traces of hellish fire on the poet’s face. But this is only one side of the genius’s personality. The other is filled with the light of an unearthly feeling for Beatrice, her childhood friend who died early. This love leads the poet out of the darkness of the underworld, through the hardships of purgatory into the heavenly abode of paradise.[Adapted for AlReader]