Mephistopheles (demon)

Mephistopheles is a demon figure from German folklore and literature, most famously appearing in Goethe’s "Faust." He embodies temptation, trickery, and the pursuit of knowledge or power, often acting as a catalyst for a human’s moral and spiritual dilemmas. Portrayed as a cunning and persuasive spirit, Mephistopheles offers Faust worldly pleasures in exchange for his soul. He symbolizes the dangerous allure of temptation and the complexity of human desires, serving as a literary archetype of the devil’s role in challenging human morality and decision-making.