Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Mephistopheles

👉 Mephistopheles is a literary device used in many works of literature, particularly in Shakespeare's "Hamlet". It refers to a character who appears to be wise and powerful, but who has no understanding or control over his own actions. The phrase "mephistopheles" comes from the Latin word for "mechanic," which is often used to describe someone with a great deal of knowledge about technology or science.

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