# Virgil — The Divine Comedy character guide

> Virgil in The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Virgilius, good Virgilius, my Leader, My Master, the Master, the good Master, Master

**First appearance:** 0003-canto-i

## Who they are

Dante's guide through Hell and Purgatory, representing human reason.

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