Refers to the legendary German scholar who made a pact with the devil, trading his soul for knowledge and worldly pleasures. The subject of many literary and musical works.
From the historical figure Johann Georg Faust (c. 1480-1540), a German alchemist and astrologer. The name became synonymous with the archetypal bargain with evil for power or knowledge.
The Faust legend reflects humanity's eternal struggle between knowledge and morality - every generation retells this story because we all face moments where we're tempted to compromise our values for gain!
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