The classic literary depictions of Satan appear in Dante's Italian poem, "Inferno," and in [[John Milton]]'s English poem, "Paradise Lost." These are considered the two greatest poems in Italian and English literature.
The classic literary depictions of Satan appear in Dante's Italian poem, "Inferno," and in [[John Milton]]'s English poem, "Paradise Lost." These are considered the two greatest poems in Italian and English literature.
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==Mainstream Protestant views==
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==Liberal Protestant views==
Like [[Santa Claus]], Satan is not considered a real person but is the embodiment or epitome of evil.
Like [[Santa Claus]], Satan is not considered a real person but is the embodiment or epitome of evil.