mephistopheles

• Имя собственное, относящееся к демоническому персонажу из немецкого фольклора, известному как злой дух, которому Фауст продал свою душу в легенде.

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.

   Злой дух в фольклоре

   • 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.

   Синонимыdemondevilfiendlucifersatantempter