Mephisto, also known as Mephistopheles, is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.
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Origin
Mephisto, short for Mephistopheles[a], is a figure from the German stories and legends surrounding Faust. The first recorded instance of the Faust legend is in the Historia von D. Johann Fausten, a chapbook published in 1587's Frankfurt about the historical figure of Johann Georg Faust, an alchemist and magician who is presumed to have died some time around 1540. The book was translated into English in 1588 or 1589 under the title The History of the Damnable Life and Deserved Death of Doctor John Faustus, also referred to as the English Faust Book. In the Historia von D. Johann Fausten Mephostophiles is a spirit that serves Lucifer, and who Faustus summons and makes a contract with.[1] Mephostophiles himself mainly serves as an explanation of how Faustus acquired his magic and knowledge in this version, and Mephisto as a character is only really developed in later stories such as Christopher Marlowe's play Doctor Faustus, or Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's play Faust. In both Marlowe's and Goethe's plays, Faust starts the tale as an academic dissatisfied with life and his accomplishments. He turns to witchcraft and magic as the answer to the workings of the universe, and summons Mephisto to act as his servant. Goethe's Faust has a prologue set in heaven, where Mephisto and The Lord discuss Faust and his dissatisfaction, and the two make a bet on whether Mephisto can damn Faust's soul to hell, or whether the man can be redeemed.[2] In this play, Mephisto himself is the Devil.[3][4] Faust's fate differs between stories; in the Historia and Marlowe's play he is damned to an eternity in hell as per his contract with Mephisto, but in Goethe's Faust he is ultimately redeemed and brought up to heaven.
In modern times, Mephistopheles is associated with the concept of the Deal with the Devil, though while often depicted as a tempter literary analysts argue that Mephistopheles himself is instead a victim of the devil, condemned to hell and made to trap others in a similar position.[citation needed]
Design
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Gameplay
Mephisto is exclusive to the Mega-CD version.
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Level
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HP
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MP
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| Mephisto
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75
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862
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325
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Accuracy
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Defense
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Evasion
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M. Attack
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M. Effect
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Moon PhaseDemon Aggression
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| 143
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24
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82
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22
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27
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21
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0
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| Basic Attack
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Element
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Hit(s)
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Target
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| Sword
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2-5
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Single enemy
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 Magic Skills
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| Skill
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Attribute
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Cost
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Description
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| Mudoon
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Death
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9 MP
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Eliminates a group of enemies with death.
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| Tentarafoo
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Nerve
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14 MP
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Causes a group of enemies to enter a Panicked state.
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| Traport
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Non-Combat
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6 MP
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Teleports you to the last-visited save point.
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Mephisto is exclusive to the Game Boy Advance version.
Compendium
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| Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
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An angel of Hell. Name means "not light loving." Best know for being the demon summoned by Georg Faust. A leader in Hell, feared second only to Satan himself, though he's said to regret his fall from grace. As a result, he detests humans granted admission to heaven for their kind deeds. Mephisto boasts a wide load of expertise, including astronomy, astrology, meteorology, and illusion. His allusions are said to manupulate all five senses.
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More accurately, Mephistopheles. He is one of the princes of Hell, and his name means "he who loves not the light."
He is commonly known as the demon summoned by Georg Faust. Other than Satan himself, he is the most feared commander in Hell. However, he despises having fallen into Hell and hates any and all humans who have been granted salvation. He is rather knowledgeable in the realms of astronomy, astrology, and meteorology in addition to being a skilled illusionist who can manipulate all five senses.
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氷の使徒につかえる 道化師 いつもおどけていて つかみどころがない しかし その実力は はかりしれないTranslation: A jester who serves the Ice Apostle. He is always droll and elusive, but his powers are immeasurable.
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Game Appearances
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Trivia
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Gallery
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Notes
- ↑ There are multiple variations on the name, with "Mephistopheles" being the most well-known as the name from Goethe's Faust. Other variants include "Mephostophiles", used in the Historia von D. Johann Fausten; "Mephastophilis", used in Christopher Marlowe's play; as well as "Mephostophiles" and "Mephostophilus" found in various puppet plays and local legends.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ "The spirit answered: "My name is as thou sayest, Mephostophiles, and I am a prince, but servant to Lucifer:..."" "The third parley between Doctor Faustus and Mephostophiles about a conclusion. Chapter 5.", Doctor Faustus with The English Faust Book, Christopher Marlowe, Edited by David Wootton. Published by Hackett Publishing Co, Inc. English. p. 74. ISBN-13: 978-0872207295.
- ↑ "The Lord: If today his services shows confused, disordered, With my help he will see the way clear forward; [...]
Mephistopheles: Would you care to bet on that? You'll lose, I tell you. If you'll give me leave to lead the fellow Gently down my broad, my primrose path.
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The Lord: So it's agreed, you have my full consent. Divert the soul of Faust from its true source And if you're able, lead him along, Hell bent With you, upon the downward course— Then blush for shame to find you must admit: For all his dark impulses, imperfect sight, A good man always knows the way that's right." "Prologue in Heaven", Faust: A Tragedy, Parts One and Two, Fully Revised, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Published by Yale University Press. English. p. 13. Translation by Martin Greenberg. ISBN-13: 978-0300189698.
- ↑ "Mephistopheles: I like to see the Old Man now and then, And take good care I don't fall out with him. How very decent of a Lord Celestial To talk man to man with the Devil of all people." "Prologue in Heaven", Faust: A Tragedy, Parts One and Two, Fully Revised, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Published by Yale University Press. English. p. 14. Translation by Martin Greenberg. ISBN-13: 978-0300189698.
- ↑ "Mephistopheles: Must I tell you of all people who I am?
The Witch Oh sir, forgive me my discourteous salute! But I look in vain for your cloven foot, And your two ravens, where are they?
Mephisto: All right, this time you're let off—I remember It's been so long since we've seen each other. Also, the world's grown so cultured today, Even the Devil's been caught up in it;
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The Witch: I'm out of my mind with delight, I swear! My lord Satan's dropped out of the air.
Mephisto: Woman, that name—I forbid you to use it.
The Witch: Why not? Whyever now refuse it?" "Witch's Kitchen", Faust: A Tragedy, Parts One and Two, Fully Revised, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Published by Yale University Press. English. pp. 88-89. Translation by Martin Greenberg. ISBN-13: 978-0300189698.
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