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  1. Infernus (born on 18 June 1972), black metal musician; unlike the claims above, it is Infernus himself who directly claims he sold his soul to the Devil. According to the official website for Infernus' band Gorgoroth , Infernus founded the band "[a]fter making a pact with the Devil in 1992". [ 19 ]

    • Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness. Black Sabbath admit demonic occult influences. Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness himself, has long been associated with a darker side of fame.
    • Santana: The Supernatural Guitar. Santana 60 Minutes Interview – UNBELIEVABLE (2019) When it comes to guitar legends, Carlos Santana’s name inevitably makes the cut.
    • Damson Idris: The Rising Star. Damson Idris Opens Up About His Devil Deal For Fame. When it comes to Hollywood, there are always whispers of Faustian bargains and sinister pacts.
    • Kim Kardashian: The Reality Star. Kim Kardashian: The Power of Influence | 2023 TIME100 Summit. If there’s one name that’s practically synonymous with reality TV, it’s Kim Kardashian.
  2. Jul 9, 2024 · There are few archetypal scripts in our culture as essential as the legend of a man selling his soul to the Devil. The earliest performances of Doctor Faustus were dogged by supernatural associations; audience members claimed that during the scenes of magical conjuration the playwright’s words compelled demons to appear.

  3. Sep 1, 2024 · Doctor Faustus. Faust, hero of one of the most durable legends in Western folklore and literature, the story of a German necromancer or astrologer who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. There was a historical Faust, indeed perhaps two, one of whom more than once alluded to the devil as his Schwager, or crony.

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  4. Sep 23, 2021 · Some historical people who sold their souls to Satan escaped unscathed, and maybe even boasted about their deals, while others came to regret their satanic ...

  5. Sep 26, 2017 · The experience of the legendary Doctor Faustus, who sells his soul to the demon Mephistopheles in return for worldly knowledge and pleasure, has been treated as a metaphor for unholy...

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  7. Jan 4, 2023 · You'd be wrong: folklore has it that at least one Christian saint sold his soul to the devil. And while verifying whether or not he made a deal with a supernatural entity is a bit outside of our lane, St. Theophilus of Adana was a real person and a real saint.