Question

Dr. Faust famously sold his soul to the devil in what became known as a ‘Faustian pact’. But what was the name of the demon with which he wagers his soul?

Answer 1

Mephistopheles

Step-by-step explanation:

Mephistopheles is a demon from the German folklore. His first apparition was in the legend in which he buys Faust's soul. Since then, he has been used many times as a stock characters in many other stories and works. In Faust's legend, Mephistopheles acts as an agent of the Devil.

Answer 2

Mephistopheles

He uses a variety of arguments to convince Faustus to sell his soul. At one point he says, "But think'st thou heaven is such a glorious thing? /I tell thee, Faustus, it is not half so fair /As thou, or any man that breathe on earth." He is eventually successful thus creating the archetype the "Faustian Pact". We see this deal with the devil in various literary works.