Which explains Dante and inclusion of the mythological beast Minos in the text of the Inferno?

Dante includes Minos in Inferno as the judge of the second circle of Hell, where the lustful are punished. As a mythological beast from Greek mythology known for judging the dead, Minos fittingly doles out punishments to the souls in Hell based on their sins in life. This incorporation emphasizes Dante's blending of Christian theology with classical mythology to create a rich and layered narrative in Inferno.