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Faust

This character sells his soul to the devil and in return receives knowledge and experience.

Mephistopheles

This character is the devil.

Helen

This character is said to be the most beautiful woman in the world.

Lynceus

This character is the lookout for Faust and several times warns him of oncoming danger.

Philemon

This character lives in the cottage and maintains the church near Faust's land.

Baucis

This character dies of fright with her husband.

Anaxagoras

This character is a Greek philosopher who believed the world was ruled by nous or mind.

Thales

This character is a philosopher who believed that everything was ultimately made of water.

Wagner

This character takes over Faust's position at the university.

Homunculus

This literally means "little man" in Latin.

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