mephistopheles

• Nombre propio que se refiere a un personaje demoníaco del folclore alemán, conocido como el espíritu maligno al que Fausto vendió su alma en la leyenda.

A proper noun referring to a demonic figure from German folklore, famously known as the evil spirit to whom Faust sold his soul in the legend.

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1. Evil spirit in folkloreC2formal

   A demonic figure from German folklore, famously known as the devil to whom the scholar Faust sold his soul in exchange for knowledge and worldly pleasures.

   Demonio de la leyenda de Fausto

   • In Goethe's play, Mephistopheles tempts Faust with unlimited power.
   • Mephistopheles is often depicted as a cunning and cynical character.
   • The legend of Faust and Mephistopheles has inspired many works of art.

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