Before iran reaches paradise , a spell in purgatory beckons .

在伊朗成为人间天堂以前，它先要经过一条漫长的炼狱之路。

How long could I withstand that purgatory ?

在这种炼狱般的苦难中我能撑得了多久呢？

Or was purgatory the right word ?

又或者炼狱这个词更加准确？

The reformation did away with purgatory , but ghosts still walked and sought revenge .

虽然宗教改革取消了炼狱，但是鬼魂还会在世间游走，伺机报复。

Medieval people believed that souls wandered out of purgatory , haunting their enemies and pleading for release .

中世纪的人们相信灵魂会从炼狱出来游荡，常常找他们的敌人请求解脱。