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pact with the Devil (A deal with the Devil, pact with the Devil, or Faustian bargain is a cultural motif widespread in the West, best exemplified by the legend of Faust and the figure of ... – WAD Alexander Demidov); bargain with the devil (МДА); deal with the devil (A deal with the devil, compact or pact with the devil is a cultural motif, best exemplified by the legend of Faust and the figure of Mephistopheles, but elemental to many Christian folktales. According to traditional Christian belief about witchcraft, the pact is between a person and Satan or a lesser demon. The person offers his or her soul in exchange for diabolical favours. Those favours vary by the tale, but tend to include youth, knowledge, wealth, fame, or power. WK Alexander Demidov); compact with the devil (WK. ... who has formed a compact with the Devil or with evil spirits, by whose aid she ... Alexander Demidov); Faustian pact (Ремедиос_П) |
