MephistophilisA demon, summoned by Faustus and bound to his will by a contract written in blood. Mephistophilis was created either by Marlowe or by the anonymous author of the first Faustbuch. In the play, he serves Faustus' will at the behest of Lucifer.
Also Known As: Mephisto Alternate Spellings: Mephastophilis, Miphostophiles, Mephistopheles |