Ione era crucciata

Canto XXX

Ione era crucciata

[Juno was enraged]

In the first panel, viewers are confronted with a haunting scene featuring two figures bound together for eternity. These figures symbolise a class of Falsifiers, one being Sinon the Greek, a False Witness known for deceiving the citizens of Troy, ultimately leading to the city's downfall by persuading them to accept the Trojan Horse. This treachery allowed enemy soldiers to infiltrate Troy and unleash devastation upon its inhabitants.

The imagery of these figures serves to illustrate individuals who manipulate political systems without bearing any responsibility for governance. They are akin to the Trojan horse, deceitfully bearing arms that will ultimately cause harm, all in service of their own misguided vanity. A metaphor that is further emphasised by the presence of daffodils, specifically narcissus flowers, symbolising their self-absorption and deceit.