Mephistopheles

  • Mephistopheles is a Demon who appears in the Legend of Faust, which is part of 16th century German Folklore, and was first published in 1587 CE.
  • The Legend is based on the real medieval Alchemist and Magician Johann Georg Faust (c.1480-1540 CE).

The Legend of Faust

  • In the Legend, Faust makes a pact with the Devil to grant him all knowledge, in exchange for his Soul. The result is that, having renounced the chance of going to Heaven in the future, his life on Earth becomes a living Hell.
  • Mephistopheles is a Demon who appears to Faust, and acts on behalf of Lucifer, the Devil.
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