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Mephistopheles [a] (/ ˌ m ɛ f ɪ ˈ s t ɒ f ɪ ˌ l iː z /, German pronunciation: [mefɪˈstoːfɛlɛs]), also known as Mephisto, [1] is a demon featured in German folklore. He originally appeared in literature as the demon in the Faust legend and has since become a stock character appearing in other works of arts and popular culture .
In Persona 5, the protagonist's Persona was planned to be Mephistopheles, but was later changed to the fictional character of Arsène Lupin. In Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, Mephistopheles is an NPC that can be involved in the main story and several quests depending on your in-game choices.
Inspired by Mephistopheles of the Faust legend, [8] he was introduced into Marvel comics by writer Stan Lee and penciler John Buscema, Mephisto debuted in Silver Surfer #3 (cover dated Dec. 1968), [9] and was established as a perennial foe for the cosmic hero, [10] also appearing in Silver Surfer #8–9 (Sept.–Oct. 1969) and 16–17 (May–June 1970).
An enhanced version featuring new content, Persona 5 Royal, [b] was released for PlayStation 4 in Japan in October 2019 and worldwide in March 2020. It was published by Atlus in Japan and worldwide by its parent company Sega. Persona 5 Royal was later released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in October ...
His ultimate persona is Satanael, the Gnostic equivalent of the devil and a deity who can harness the power of the seven deadly sins. [12] [e] Joker's initial Persona was originally the German demon Mephistopheles, but it was changed to Arsène since it better fit the game's themes. [14]
In the first part, Mephistopheles leads Faust through experiences that culminate in a lustful relationship with Gretchen, an innocent young woman. Gretchen and her family are destroyed by Mephistopheles' deceptions and Faust's desires. Part one of the story ends in tragedy for Faust, as Gretchen is saved but Faust is left to grieve in shame.
Marilyn Manson's "The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles" (from the album The Pale Emperor, 2015) Halsey's "Hold Me Down" (from the album Badlands, 2016) makes a number of sexualized Faustian allusions; Iron Mask's "Doctor Faust" (from the album Diabolica, 2016) Faust is the stage name of black metal musician Bård Eithun. Faust, a German Krautrock band
Mephistopheles and Margaretta is a 19th-century wooden double sculpture featuring two images carved on opposite sides; it portrays two characters from German playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 1808 play Faust. The obverse depicts the demon Mephistopheles, and the reverse depicts a woman, Margaretta (Margaret, or Gretchen). A mirror placed ...