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Mephistopheles

UK
/ˌmɛfɪˈstɒfɪliːz/
US
/ˌmɛfɪˈstɑfəliz/
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Translation of "mephistopheles" into Russian

Mephistopheles
Noun
mephistopheles
raiting
mephistopheles
mephistopheleses pl
Mephistopheles is a character in Goethe's 'Faust'.
Мефистофель — персонаж в 'Фаусте' Гёте.

Definitions

Mephistopheles
Noun
raiting
A devil in German folklore, often depicted as a cunning and malevolent spirit who serves as a tempter or agent of the devil.
In the play 'Faust', Mephistopheles is the demon who makes a pact with Faust, offering him unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures.
A person who is cunning, deceitful, or malevolent, often likened to the devilish character from folklore.
He was seen as the Mephistopheles of the corporate world, always scheming and manipulating to get his way.

Idioms and phrases

Mephistopheles complex
Some critics argue that the protagonist suffers from a Mephistopheles complex.
комплекс Мефистофеля
Некоторые критики считают, что главный герой страдает от комплекса Мефистофеля.
role of Mephistopheles
He was praised for his portrayal of the role of Mephistopheles in the play.
роль Мефистофеля
Его похвалили за исполнение роли Мефистофеля в пьесе.
bargain with Mephistopheles
Faust is famous for making a bargain with Mephistopheles.
сделка с Мефистофелем
Фауст знаменит тем, что заключил сделку с Мефистофелем.
appearance of Mephistopheles
The sudden appearance of Mephistopheles shocked the audience.
появление Мефистофеля
Внезапное появление Мефистофеля поразило зрителей.
summon Mephistopheles
The old manuscript described a ritual to summon Mephistopheles.
призвать Мефистофеля
Старинная рукопись описывала ритуал для призыва Мефистофеля.