In the opening of the twentieth book this interdict is withdrawn.

During the twelve intermediate books it is kept steadily in view.

No interposition takes place but on the part of the specially authorised agents of Jove, or on that of one or two contumacious deities, described as boldly setting his commands at defiance, but checked and reprimanded for their disobedience; while the other divine warriors, who in the previous and subsequent cantos are so active in support of their favourite heroes, repeatedly allude to the supreme edict as the cause of their present inactivity."-- Mure, vol.i.p 257.

See however, Muller, "Greek Literature," ch.v.Section 6, and Grote, vol.ii.p.

252.
190 "As far removed from God and light of heaven, As from the centre thrice to th' utmost pole." -- "Paradise Lost." "E quanto e da le stelle al basso inferno, Tanto e piu in su de la stellata spera" -- Gier.