My ex-wife, guarding the gates of purgatory

Sometimes being judged and rehected three times by my ex family feels very unfair—who appointed her to this godlike role? (she's not a god any more than the rest of us silly humans—but she loves the eternal damnation behavior. She's always getting even with her friends and partners.). 

Here's what ChatGpT has to offer on where my ex fits in to the divine comedy:

In Christian mythology, particularly as depicted in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, the gates of Purgatory are guarded by an angel. This angel is described as a stern but benevolent (note: clearly not my ex!) figure holding a sword and symbolizing divine justice. In Purgatorio, the second part of the Divine Comedy, the angel marks Dante's forehead with seven 'P's (representing the seven deadly sins), which are gradually erased as he ascends through the levels of Purgatory and becomes purified.


There is no universal mythological figure who guards the gates of Purgatory across all traditions, as the concept itself is more specific to Christian theology, especially in medieval literature and interpretations.


And going to the more enlightened cultures before the Xtian writers fucked up our understanding of nature:


In mythology, different cultures have various figures that guard the gates to the underworld:


1. Greek Mythology: Cerberus, the three-headed dog, is the primary guardian of the gates to the Underworld, ruled by Hades. Cerberus prevents the dead from leaving and ensures that no living soul enters without permission.

2. Egyptian Mythology: The god Anubis, who is depicted with the head of a jackal, is associated with the protection and guardianship of the dead. He oversees the process of mummification and guides souls to the afterlife, but he is not specifically stationed at the gates.

3. Norse Mythology: The goddess Hel rules over Helheim, the realm of the dead. While there isn’t a specific gatekeeper mentioned frequently, Hel oversees the souls that come to her domain. The giant Modgud is sometimes said to guard the bridge leading to Helheim.

4. Mesopotamian Mythology: The underworld, known as Kur or Irkalla, is guarded by deities such as Ereshkigal, the queen of the underworld. The gatekeeper Neti also plays a role in controlling who enters and leaves.


These figures highlight the importance of guarding the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead in different mythologies.

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