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    Mephistopheles - Wikipedia

    • Three possible meanings have been proposed, and three different etymologies have been offered: mephitic, pertaining to poisonous vapors arising from pools, caverns, and springs. [2] It is likely that the name was invented for the historical alchemist Johann Georg Faust by the anonymous author of the first Faustbuch (published 1587). [1]… See more

    Overview

    Mephistopheles , also known as Mephisto, is a demon featured in German folklore. He originally appeared in … See more

    Etymology and name meaning

    The name Mephistopheles is a corrupted Greek compound. The Greek particle of negation (μή, mē) and the Greek word for "love" or "loving" (φίλος, philos) are the first and last terms of the compound, but the middle ter… See more

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    In the Faust legend

    Mephistopheles is associated with the Faust legend of an ambitious scholar, based on the historical Johann Georg Faust. In the legend, Faust makes a deal with the devil at the price of his soul, Mephistopheles acting as th… See more

    Mephistopheles: The Devil in Art
    Mephistopheles: The Devil in Art
    Mephistopheles is a demon featured in German folklore and literature, especially in the Faust legend. He is a cunning and charismatic tempter who offers Faust worldly pleasures in exchange for his soul.
    Interpretations

    Although Mephistopheles appears to Faustus as a demon – a worker for Lucifer – critics claim that he does not search for men to corrupt, but comes to serve and ultimately collect the souls of those who are already da… See more

    Outside the Faust legend

    William Shakespeare mentions "Mephistophilus" in The Merry Wives of Windsor (Act I, Scene I, line 128), and by the 17th century the name became independent of the Faust legend. See more

    See also

    • Beelzebub
    • Devil in Christianity
    • Prince of Darkness
    • Satan
    • Mephiskapheles, Ska band whose name is a play on Mephistopheles… See more

    Bibliography

    • Russell, Jeffrey Burton (1986). Mephistopheles: The Devil in the Modern World (1990 reprint ed.). Ithaca, New York: Cornell. ISBN 978-0-8014-9718-6.
    • Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von (2001). Hamlin, Cyrus (ed.)… See more

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  1. mythicalencyclopedia.com
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    Mephistopheles: An Introduction - Mythical Encyclopedia

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    Mephistopheles: Legends, Myths and Culture +12 Facts …

    Nov 3, 2023 · Mephistopheles is a symbol of evil and temptation in the play, representing the forces that can lead people to make morally questionable decisions or to lose themselves in the pursuit of earthly happiness.

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    Mephistopheles | Faust, Demon, Devil | Britannica

    Mephistopheles, familiar spirit of the Devil in late settings of the legend of Faust. It is probable that the name Mephistopheles was invented for the historical Johann Georg Faust (c. 1480–c. 1540) by the anonymous author of the first …

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    Mephistopheles - A Demon in German Folklore

    Mar 25, 2018 · Who is Mephistopheles? One starry night, a German scholar named Faust decided that he would give anything to be able to fully understand and enjoy the world. Turning his back on his Christian upbringing, he called …

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    Mephistopheles - Black Witch Coven

    Mephistopheles is a well-known figure in Western literature and demonology, often depicted as a demon or devil who serves Lucifer. His character is most famously associated with the legend of Faust, where he plays a key role in the …

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    Mephistopheles - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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    Mephistopheles | Demonology | Fandom

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    The Etymology of Mephistopheles on JSTOR

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    Mephistopheles: Guardian of Forbidden Knowledge

    Jul 18, 2024 · Mephistopheles, a prominent figure in Western mythology, is known as a cunning demon who facilitates Faustian bargains. Often depicted as a sophisticated and manipulative entity, Mephistopheles embodies themes …

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