devil figure
Horned evil symbol
A devil figure is a character in literature, film, or folklore who embodies temptation, moral corruption, or evil influence.
The term comes from literary criticism, describing any figure who leads a protagonist toward sin or destruction—whether literally Satan or a symbolic tempter: The charming stranger serves as a devil figure, luring the hero away from his values.
The role contrasts with mentor or guardian figures.
- prince of darknessSupreme evil ruler
- demonMalevolent supernatural being
- luciferEarly friction match
- fallen angelExpelled celestial rebel
- tempterOne who lures astray
serpent · fiend · horns · cloven hooves · pitchfork · hellfire · fire and brimstone · fallen · evil · trickster · villain · adversary · antichrist · imp · brimstone · sinister · wicked · darkness
devil figureangel
Divine winged messenger
angel figure · saint · archangel · seraph · deity
devil figurehero
One admired for courage
champion · deliverer · white knight · protector · mentor figure
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