HELL IS ONLY A WORD. THE REALITY IS MUCH, MUCH WORSE”: BLACK HOLES AS FANTASY GATEWAYS TO HELL.
The article focuses on the conceptualization of black holes as fantastical gateways to Hell, exploring their monstrous characteristics and their metaphorical connections to the underworld. Topics include the physical and metaphorical horrors associated with black holes, their representation in scien...
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