What type of sins are punished in the seventh circle of Hell?

The seventh circle of Hell in Dante's Inferno is specifically designated for violent sins. This circle is divided into three distinct rings, each punishing different types of violence: the outer ring punishes those who were violent against others (murderers and tyrants), the middle ring deals with those who were violent against themselves (suicides), and the inner ring addresses violence against God, nature, and art (blasphemers, sodomites, and usurers).

Dante considers violence to be a serious offense, reflecting an abuse of one's will and the transgression of natural laws. This concept is central to the moral framework of the Inferno, demonstrating Dante's view on the severity of violent actions compared to other types of sins. The other mentioned categories, such as fraudulent, deceptive, or heretical sins, are punished in different circles of Hell, which allows for a clearer distinction between the nature of the sins and their corresponding punishments. Thus, the focus on violence in the seventh circle underscores the gravity of these actions in Dante's moral universe.