#Johann Georg Faustus

[thenightling]

The Occult vs. seemingly useless books

Tonight, someone in a group I run on Facebook, told me a story of how in the 1970s they found a paperback book on "How to be a fortune teller." and to their disappointment it was a guide book on how to be a con artist. For example, it said that teenagers and older people both can be told "I see you have had trouble in love." and there is the old "You lost a loved one. They are standing beside you right now." among other things such as spotting "tells." This person threw out the book in their disappointment. But in reality there IS a use for a book like this in the realm of occultists and paranormal investigations. This sort of book teaches you what the con artists do ans by extension it tells you how to spot their tricks and what they are doing to pull their tricks. There is rarely a truly useless book. When I was studying parapsychology the course provided six text books, one of which was a book on I Ching which I hated. The author put too much of their own opinions and biases into the book and by the time I was done reading it, I really did not like that person but it gave me a lot of insight into how that person, and people like them, might think. In a more dark side of things, there is a medieval grimoire called "The Trifold Coercion of Hell" or "The Black Raven" by Doktor Johann Georg Faustus. Faustus (Latinized name) is the historic figure, and supposed sorcerer, that the character of legend of Faust is supposedly to have been based on. Both Christopher Marlowe and Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe both wrote versions of the Faust legend. Personally I prefer Goethe's version because it's a two parter and in part 2, Faust's soul is actually saved. Now in the case of The Black Raven, this grimoire may be the first reference to the demon Mephistopheles, who has become a fixture of the Faust legend and is often mistaken as an alternate name of Satan himself. (They are not actually the same character). And, as you might expect, the grimoire is full of stuff that many would consider black magick. According to Wikipedia there are records of Johann Faustus being banned from Ingolstadt University for being a "N-gr-mancer" (black magick user. I censored the old word for black because social media mistakes it as a racial slur.) and he was also banished for allegedly being a s-d-mite (old not-polite word for LGBTQAI+). Now, if you look at his old Grimoire carefully (available online translated into English in PDF format) many of the spells actually teach you how to bind and ward against various demons. You just have to learn to read between the lines. The bulk of it is a book of protections against the infernal as opposed to actually invoking them. Each invocation spell is layered with means of warding and defense that can be implemented on its own. Similar is true for The Key of Solomon and especially The Lesser Key of Solomon. One of my favorite things in the old Black Raven grimoire is there is a spell for making a cloak or coat levitate like a magick carpet. This is similar to a scene in Goethe's Faust Part 1 when Mephisto and Faust leave by means of a similar conveyance. But that's not why I love it. What I love is the warning that comes with the spell. It warns to make sure the window is open "Lest there be disaster." The implication is clear. Faust tried the spell and slammed right into the closed window like a cartoon coyote ("Suuuper Genius!") So anyway, my point is this. In the realm of the occult there is rarely (if ever) a truly useless book. Even if what you found is a manual on conning people you can reverse its purpose to learn how to spot the con artists.

[melodiouswhite]

Victor Frankenstein: You're a monster!

Frankenstein's Creature: You made me a monster!

Victor: You murdered my loved ones!!!

Adam: You abandoned me right after creating me, just because I was too ugly for you!!!

Victor: YOU MURDERED MY LOVED ONES!!!

Adam: IF YOU HAD JUST GIVEN ME A GIRLFRIEND, I WOULDN'T HAVE KILLED YOUR FRIEND AND WIFE!!! EVERYTHING IS YOUR FAULT!!!

Dr. Faust: NEITHER OF YOU HAS THE MORAL HIGH GROUND!!! ONE OF YOU WILFULLY MURDERED SEVERAL INNOCENTS, AND THE OTHER CAUSED SEVERAL DEATHS BY RUNNING FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF HIS ACTIONS AND KEEPS WALLOWING IN SELF-PITY! SO SHUT THE FUCK UP!!! YOU'RE BOTH ARSEHOLES!!!

[nitpickrider]

One of these things is not like the others Batroc doesn't even want to kill Cap, particularly. He just gets paid to distract him every so often so he can spend it on good food and old wine. He's not nearly on the level of Faustus or @#$%^& ZEMO

[shredsandpatches]

I'm a special collections/manuscript librarian in my day job, and the main collection I work with features microfilm reproductions of about half of the manuscript libraries in the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. And it turns out (I didn't actually know this until I started reading Anthony Grafton's Magus) that those collections include a very important Faustian document: the correspondence of one Abbot Johannes Trithemius, another scholarly magician who in the letter shown above had just heard about a certain fellow calling himself Georg Sabellicus or Faustus junior, who was traveling around making extravagant claims (Trithemius is quoting his business card), doing horoscopes, and persuading nobles to use arsenic as hair remover. Trithemius considered himself a real magician, of course, and here he is basically complaining that Faustus Georg is giving the profession a bad name.

Grafton's chapter on Trithemius suggests that he was a pretty weird guy himself, and that his own portrayal of his abilities was pretty similar to what Faustus Georg was claiming, so no wonder he kinda took it personally. One of the anecdotes that becomes part of the legendary Faust narrative, appearing in the Spiers Faustbuch and indeed in Marlowe's Doctor Faustus--the episode in which he summons the spirit of Alexander the Great for Emperor Charles V--actually has an analogue that's attached to Trithemius, although it's a different emperor and in that story he wants to see the ghost of his wife.

The letter above is an autograph manuscript, btw--it's in Trithemius' own hand. Very Italian-style script: it's a fairly international series of letters, although Grafton suggests that portions of it are basically just made up and were never actually sent to their purported recipients. Obviously the picture is not from our microfilm!

[blackbutlercharacterpoll2023]

The following is the lineup for the polls by date, made using a random number generator. New characters introduced in chapter 199 will automatically be added to the end of the roster.

April 19th - April 26th

Chlaus

Rian Stoker

Lord Ackroyd's son

FOL Orphanage staff

Timber

Claude Faustus

Tanaka

Conny

Emily

Baldroy / Bard / Baldo

Finnian / Finny

Sharpe Hanks

Mabel

Burnett

April 20th - April 27th

Soma's elephant

Beast

Sophie Smith

Theodore

Finny's hat

Funtom Corporation's unicorn suit

Karl Woodley

Oscar

Chris Heathfield

Sieglinde Sullivan

Fred Abberline

Stella Rose

Charles Phipps

the orphan that called Sebastian an old guy

April 21st - April 28th

Nick

Joanne Harcourt

Purple House dorm master

Agni / Arshad Satyendra Iyer

Yana Toboso

Grete Hilbard

the Mad Dog of Venice

Abbie

Johnny

Mina

Rachel Phantomhive

Charles Phipps's chicken

Haku

Sascha

April 22nd - April 29th

Jumbo

Mrs. Mayell

Goethe

the Rowdy Count

Georg von Siemens

Margaret Connor

Al

Cedric Brandel

Mathilda Simmons

Wendy

Sam / Old Man Sam

Grelle Sutcliff

Ellery Nixon

Eric Slingby

April 23rd - April 30th

Edward Midford

Luka Macken

Queen Victoria

Lord Ackroyd

Layla

the other children in the lab Finny was kept in

Betty

Reaper trainees

Green House dorm master

Vincent Phantomhive

Drossel Keinz

Kelvin

Lawrence Bluewer's sisters

Charles Grey

April 24th - May 1st

Margaret Turner

Akashi

Snake

Edgar Redmond

Derrick Arden

Ronald Knox

Aurora Society member

Bloodbath Johnny

Wilde

Soma Asman Kadar

Claude's birds

Sebastian's silverware

Chef Rickman

Susannah Connor

April 25th - May 2nd

Susan

Artie

Damian

John Brown

Saneatsu Nekoma

Peter

Lawrence Anderson / Pops

Chef Wollest

Chris Heathfield's maids

demon Crow

Nina's assistants

Ludger

Prince Albert puppet

Miranda

April 26th - May 3rd

Blavat Sky

Vicar Rathbone

Julius Pitt

walking stick shopkeeper

Grimsby Keane

Ciel's horse

Edward V

Jay the Undertaker

Gregory Violet

Canterbury

Jeremy Rathbone

Doctor

the cat from the live action movie

Henry Barrymore

April 27th - May 4th

Lawrence Bluewer

Prince Albert

Higham

the Panzer

the train kidnapper

Donne

Heinrich

Chef Lach

Dagger

Doll / Freckles

Sam's grandson

Bitter Rabbit

Japanese man with a katana

"Ciel" Phantomhive / Our Ciel / O!Ciel

April 28th - May 5th

Mey-Rin

Undertaker's mourning lockets

Webster

Purple House prefect from Vincent's year

Patrick the Grey Wizard

Diedrich

Johann Agares

Bronte

Carter

Othello

the cultists

Baldroy Jr.

John Brown's horse

Sphere Music Hall staff

April 29th - May 6th

Jackknife Haywood

Nina Hopkins

William's death scythe

Angela Blanc

Wolfram Gelzer

McDowell

Ronald's lawnmower

Arthur Randall

Aleister Chamber / Viscount of Druitt

Keats

Annie

Terry

Hao

Maria

April 30th - May 7th

Irene Diaz

Polaris

beggar boy that Soma gives a necklace to, mother, and baby brother

kenpo master

Red House dorm master

Ran-Mao

Shiori Genpou

Cedric K. Ros

Lau

Clayton

William T. Spears

Patrick Phelps

Japanese woman with a lunchbox

Oliver

May 1st - May 8th

Arthur Conan Doyle

the bear

Grelle's chainsaw

Trancy / Former Head Trancy

Richard

Aristocrat of Evil with the scarred face

the archeologist

Joker

Jan

the cats Sebastian rescues from the rain

Hilde Dickhaut

Rin

Cloudia Phantomhive

"Deer"

May 2nd - May 9th

King's Bear prostitutes

McMillan

"Her"

Undertaker's death scythe

Daniel

Ginny

Sieglinde Sullivan's father

Charles Bennett Sato

demon Ciel

Ada

Arnold Trancy

Ciel Phantomhive bizarre doll / Real Ciel / R!Ciel

Arihito Genpou

Thomas Wallis

May 3rd - May 10th

Chef Tarpin

Queen Victoria (Season 1)

Lau's ladies

Fennian

Harold West Jeb

Nicholas

Professor Sullivan / village crone

Anne Drewanz

CGI horses / driver

Margaret Connor's father

Ciel Phantomhive child / R!Ciel child

Jane

Paula

Wordsworth

May 4th - May 11th

Maurice Cole

Alexis Leon Midford

bizarre dolls

the turnspit dog

the "werewolves"

O!Ciel's land renters

priest

Pluto

Sebastian the dog

Red House prefect from Vincent's year

the Sebastian Roomba

bizarre doll horses

Baldroy's cow

Undertaker

May 5th - May 12th

Hanae Wakatsuki

the iceberg

Alan Humphries

Ash Landers

Thompson

Snake's unnamed snakes

Milly

Munemitsu Aoki

Alois Trancy / Jim Macken

Elizabeth Midford / Lizzy

Aurora Society purified water seller

Drossel's dolls

the timetable guy

Herman Greenhill

May 6th - May 13th

Azzurro Vanel

William's pigeons

Joanna

Reaper managers

Dove

Countess Trancy and her baby

German countryman

Scotland Yard officers

Haku's henchman

Lorraine McDowell

demon "pet" (the xenomorph)

Hannah Annafellows

Angelina Dalles / Madam Red / Aunt An

Pitt

May 7th - May 14th

Vincent Phantomhive's staff

Paul Jones

Francis Midford

Sebastian Michaelis

Cheslock

Phantomhive family ring

James

Edward Abberline

Baron Ridley

Sebastian's owl

[legend-collection]

Faust

Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend based on the historical Johann Georg Faust ( 1480–1540).

The erudite Faust is highly successful yet dissatisfied with his life, which leads him to make a pact with the Devil at a crossroads, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. The Faust legend has been the basis for many literary, artistic, cinematic, and musical works that have reinterpreted it through the ages. "Faust" and the adjective "Faustian" imply sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain.

Faust With Mephistopheles by Mary Evans

The Faust of early books—as well as the ballads, dramas, movies, and puppet-plays which grew out of them—is irrevocably damned because he prefers human knowledge over divine knowledge: "he laid the Holy Scriptures behind the door and under the bench, refused to be called doctor of theology, but preferred to be styled doctor of medicine". Plays and comic puppet theatre loosely based on this legend were popular throughout Germany in the 16th century, often reducing Faust and Mephistopheles to figures of vulgar fun. The story was popularised in England by Christopher Marlowe, who gave it a classic treatment in his play The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus ( 1592). In Goethe's reworking of the story over two hundred years later, Faust becomes a dissatisfied intellectual who yearns for "more than earthly meat and drink" in his life.

Faust is unsatisfied with his life as a scholar and becomes depressed. After an attempt to take his own life, he calls on the Devil for further knowledge and magic powers with which to indulge all the pleasure and knowledge of the world. In response, the Devil's representative, Mephistopheles, appears. He makes a bargain with Faust: Mephistopheles will serve Faust with his magic powers for a set number of years, but at the end of the term, the Devil will claim Faust's soul, and Faust will be eternally enslaved.

During the term of the bargain, Faust makes use of Mephistopheles in various ways. In Goethe's drama, and many subsequent versions of the story, Mephistopheles helps Faust seduce a beautiful and innocent young woman, usually named Gretchen, whose life is ultimately destroyed when she gives birth to Faust's illegitimate son. Realizing this unholy act, she drowns the child and is held for murder. However, Gretchen's innocence saves her in the end, and she enters Heaven after execution. In Goethe's rendition, Faust is saved by God via his constant striving—in combination with Gretchen's pleadings with God in the form of the eternal feminine. However, in the early tales, Faust is irrevocably corrupted and believes his sins cannot be forgiven; when the term ends, the Devil carries him off to Hell.

[allaboutparanormal]

  Discover the Magicians, Martyrs and Madmen Tarot Deck

0 - The Fool: James Douglas, The 3rd Marquess of Queensberry Meet James Douglas, the 3rd Marquess of Queensberry, a man characterized as an "imbecile" and "violently insane." Locked away since childhood in Queensberry House in Edinburgh, his life story is as enigmatic as this tarot card.

1 - The Magician: Johann Georg Faust Delve into the world of Johann Georg Faust, commonly known as "Dr. Faustus." He was a scholar and alchemist who made a Faustian pact with the devil, delving into themes of ambition, temptation, and the consequences of selling one's soul.

2 - The High Priestess: Marie Laveau Meet the legendary Marie Laveau, the "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans, a free woman of color who became a spiritual and community leader through her involvement in Voodoo practices. Her story unfolds in this card.

3 - The Empress: Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed The infamous "Blood Countess," Elizabeth Báthory, is depicted in all her gruesome glory. Learn about her acts of cruelty and her chilling legacy in this tarot card.

4 - The Emperor: Nero Discover the dark reign of Nero, one of ancient Rome's most infamous emperors. His persecution of Christians and the great fire of Rome are central elements of this card.

5 - The Hierophant: Tomas de Torquemada Tomas de Torquemada, the first Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition, stands as a symbol of religious persecution and the fight for orthodoxy. Explore his role in history through this tarot card.

6 - The Lovers: Juliette Bisson, Eva Carrière, Evita & Juan Perón, Sergius and Bacchus This card is a unique blend of historical figures. Juliette Bisson, Eva Carrière, Evita & Juan Perón, and Sergius and Bacchus each bring their distinct stories to the Tarot, encompassing mediums, political figures, and early Christian saints.

7 - The Chariot: Pedro de Alvarado Follow the conquest of Central America and Mexico through the eyes of Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado, a pivotal figure in the history of the Americas.

8 - Strength: Peter Stumpp The infamous German werewolf, Peter Stumpp, takes center stage in this card. His story as one of history's most notorious werewolves is sure to send shivers down your spine.

9 - The Hermit: Edward Kelley Edward Kelley, an English occultist, alchemist, and spirit medium from the late 16th century, invites you into the world of esoteric knowledge.

10 - The Wheel of Fortune: John Dee Explore the mysteries of mathematics, astronomy, and angelic communication alongside John Dee, Queen Elizabeth I's advisor, in this tarot card.

11 - Justice: Matthew Hopkins Meet Matthew Hopkins, the "Witchfinder General," a prominent English witch-hunter during the English Civil War period, as he administers his form of justice.

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13 - Death: Jack the Ripper Unveil the chilling enigma of Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer who terrorized London's Whitechapel district in 1888.

XVIII-THE MOON GREGORI RASPUTIN

Grigori Rasputin, often referred to as Rasputin, was a Russian mystic and confidant of the Romanov family, the ruling family of the Russian Empire. He is one of the most enigmatic and controversial figures in Russian history. Here are some key points about his life:

Early Life: Grigori Rasputin was born in Siberia, Russia, in 1869. He came from a peasant background and was largely uneducated. He worked as a wanderer, sometimes as a religious pilgrim, and later claimed to have had spiritual and mystical experiences.

Rise to Prominence: Rasputin's reputation as a mystic and faith healer spread, and he gained the attention of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra, who were searching for a cure for their son, Alexei, who suffered from hemophilia. Rasputin's supposed ability to alleviate Alexei's symptoms earned him the trust and favor of the royal family.

Influence on the Romanovs: Rasputin's influence on the Romanovs grew over time. He was often seen as a spiritual advisor and had significant influence over many of their decisions, which led to criticism and controversy.

   Controversy and Scandals: Rasputin was widely criticized for his behavior, perceived debauchery, and involvement in political matters. Many Russian nobles and officials viewed him as a charlatan and a threat to the monarchy.

Assassination: Rasputin's influence and scandals provoked deep divisions in the Russian court and society. In December 1916, he was assassinated by a group of nobles who were determined to remove him from the royal family's circle. He was poisoned, shot, and thrown into the Neva River, where his body was later found.

Russian Revolution: Rasputin's murder did not save the Romanov dynasty. The Russian Revolution of 1917 ultimately led to the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II, the end of the Romanov dynasty, and the establishment of a communist government in Russia.

XX JUDGEMENT - BENDER FAMILY

The Bloody Benders were a family of German immigrants who lived in Labette County, Kansas, in the 1870s. They were notorious for their gruesome crimes, which included robbing and murdering travelers who stopped at their inn, often referred to as the "Bloody Benders' Inn."

The family consisted of John Bender Sr., his wife Elvira Bender, their son John Jr., and daughter Kate. The family operated a small general store and inn, which was conveniently located along the Osage Trail, a popular route for travelers. The Benders would lure travelers to their inn, offer them a meal, and then murder them, often by striking them on the head with a hammer or slitting their throats. Afterward, they would bury the bodies in the garden or basement.

Their crimes went undetected for a time, as travelers often disappeared without a trace, and there were no immediate suspicions of the Benders. However, as more and more people went missing, and rumors of the sinister inn began to circulate, a local investigation was launched.

When authorities searched the property, they discovered several bodies, and it became clear that the Benders were responsible for a string of murders. However, by the time the authorities arrived, the Benders had already fled and were never apprehended.

The Bloody Benders' crimes and their ability to evade capture have made them one of the most infamous and mysterious cases in the history of American crime. The family's gruesome actions have been the subject of numerous books, articles, and works of fiction over the years, and their story continues to be a topic of fascination and horror.

            XXI THE WORLD - ALEISTER CROWLEY

Aleister Crowley, whose full name was Edward Alexander Crowley, was a British occultist, writer, and ceremonial magician. He was born on October 12, 1875, in Royal Leamington Spa, England, and died on December 1, 1947. Crowley is one of the most influential and controversial figures in the world of Western esotericism and the occult. Here are some key points about his life and beliefs:

Thelema: Crowley is best known for his role in developing Thelema, a new religious and philosophical movement based on his writings and beliefs. The central tenet of Thelema is "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law." It emphasizes personal and spiritual freedom, self-discovery, and individual will.

The Book of the Law: Crowley's most famous work is "The Book of the Law" (also known as "Liber AL vel Legis"). He claimed that this book was dictated to him by a spiritual entity named Aiwass in 1904. It serves as the foundational text of Thelema and outlines its core principles.

Occult Organizations: Crowley was a member of several occult organizations, including the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.). He played a prominent role in the development of the O.T.O. and its religious aspects.

Prolific Writer: Crowley was a prolific writer, producing numerous books and essays on occultism, magick, spirituality, and other esoteric subjects. Some of his notable works include "The Book of Thoth" (on tarot), "Magick in Theory and Practice," and "The Equinox" (a series of publications).

Controversy and Notoriety: Crowley's life was marked by controversy and scandal. His libertine lifestyle, recreational drug use, and his public persona as the "Great Beast 666" drew criticism and condemnation from many quarters.

Legacy: Despite the controversies, Aleister Crowley's influence on the modern occult, esoteric, and spiritual movements remains significant. His teachings and writings have inspired many individuals and organizations, and Thelema continues to be practiced by adherents.

Aleister Crowley's life and philosophy continue to be the subject of scholarly study, and his ideas have left a lasting mark on various fields, from spirituality to popular culture. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western occultism.

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Your dedicated hosts travel back to 1926 for F.W. Murnau's FAUST - EIN DEUTSCHE VOLKSSAGE, translated as FAUST - A GERMAN FOLKTALE!

We cover the many iterations of Faust: The man, the myth, the legend.

Context setting 00:00; Synopsis 59:20; Discussion 1:17:36; Ranking 1:44:39

[hannahstarshade]

The Stars Move Still

The latest Bittersweet release, as well as the recent Finn art stream, have got me thinking once again. Last time my Faust post turned into a Finn post. This time I’m really going to talk about Faust, I promise. Let’s go. 

I did the thing where I look up the origin and meanings of character names to find any sort of insight. Finneas and its other spellings brought results such as “oracle” and “serpent’s mouth.” Faust recalls how Finn would wax poetic, and remembers him as a metaphorical all-seeing lighthouse. This all tracks. Faust, on the other hand, means “auspicious,” “lucky,” and “fortunate one.” This on its own fits the character as we know him. He lives an opulent lifestyle and has been able to pursue his career as a streamer. What struck me, and what I didn’t know beforehand, is that Faust is the titular character of a 500 year old legend. This particular legend was based on Johann Georg Faust, an alchemist, astrologer, and magician who lived during the German renaissance of the 15th and 16th century. The first published story of Faust—Doctor Faustus— was an Elizabethan tragedy. Although there have been several versions of the story, the important beats remain. Faust is a mortal man that realizes the limits in his abilities. He strikes a deal with the devil for unlimited power and knowledge in exchange for his soul. 

We can see traces of this story and it’s many iterations in Bittersweet. In the context of the story thus far, we can conclude that Faust may be Finn Prime’s fellow steward. During the Chapter 3 Interlude, Finn describes his former partner as ambitious, creative, and hopeful. We see this in Faust as he pushes and fights to do better and seek more opportunities for himself. One thing that slipped during the art stream is that a cape color for Finn’s outfit was nixed because it was too similar to the “fellow steward.” That ombre of colors looked nearly identical to the one Faust wears now. (This may mean nothing, but I found that interesting.) Together they watched over the Dreamers. Over time, Faust longed for more, despite Finn reminding him that it was forbidden to meddle. Left only to watch over the Dreamers and never interact was not the life he wanted. He made a deal with the devil, and traded his magical abilities and his knowledge of the cosmos for a chance to experience life outside of the dreamscape. He was given a comfortable life of wealth and fame. Instead of using this to effect the world around him, Faust indulges in his own desires whenever he pleases. He receives constant adoration from fans, yet is burdened by familial death and loneliness. 

Another hint to this connection is Faust’s tarot reading during livestream. “I still can’t put my finger on it, but sometimes it’s not so much about the why but rather how you approach a situation. I have to accept that I am still finding my way. And in pulling the moon upright, I feel like I could certainly choose to chase my tail seeking answers and basking in the strife of trying to understand those things that are beyond me. Or I can see it, acknowledge it, and take control of the things that I can. Sometimes the cards will tell you what was, what is, or what will be. But I am a firm believer that nothing is written in stone, and all signs are simply that: signs. What we make of our story is ours, and ours alone. At least I certainly hope so.” Throughout the years, the story of Faust has had several endings. In some versions, Faust is whisked away to hell as holy entities look on in disappointment. In others, Faust is granted some semblance of salvation. The legend’s tone ranges from tragic to hopeful. Faust’s story has not reached an ending yet, and is therefore uncertain. 

If all of this is relevant, it then begs the question: who is the devil? Maybe Auron represents Mephistopheles in this Faustian tale. The distain between the two is apparent from their first interaction. In Chapter 3 Part 10, Derek alludes to things being all too convenient. While this is referring to the Bittersweet Listener and their experience with Alphonse and Seth, this could be applied to other aspects of the story as well. Things seem to have lined up perfectly in Faust’s favor. He unintentionally points it out when referring to Auron’s status. “CEO, no degree. Didn’t have to go out and prove yourself. You had it all handed to you.” For all that Auron prides himself in being unmoved, this is the line that makes him lose his cool. “And you should thank me for it!” he shouts. This might be the frustration of having to listen to someone complain about what they have been given over and over again. Auron took on several responsibilities while his brother has the option to do whatever he wants. Soon after, Auron askes  “Are you not comfortable? Do you not have everything you need?” 

Like the Faust of the legends, he is granted all he desires, but is doomed to be dissatisfied.

Characters and scripts written by YuuriVoice Artwork created by Jackie Eleanor Name resources (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Faust resources (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

[thenightling]

Homophobia and transphobia is not "old school" witchcraft

Today on Facebook someone told me a story of how he tried to join a coven of magical practitioners in the 1990s only for the "High Priestess" (I'm putting that in quotations for a reason) told him that because he was a gay man he was outside the cycle of creation since gay men don't have children. She would not let him join her coven. Let me point-blank tell you this. That "High Priest' is no High priest of any real Occult practice. Lots of people like to use "Traditional" or "old school" as an excuse to exclude trans women or gay men from the "Eternal feminine" or other magical practices and concepts. I do not know what kind of coven this is so I'll be covering both Wicca and Hecate-based Neo Paganism in this rant. In the 1990s Wiccan books offered same-sex marriage ceremonies. And LGBTQAI+ magical practitioners aren't something new and "invented" recently. In the fifteenth century there was Doktor Johann Georg Faustus, the basis for the Faust legend. This is a sorcerer from German legend and at least two works of classic literature. The historic version was banished from Ingolstadt University for practicing black magick (N--romancy which would probably be Noirmancy today since though that first half of the word does mean black but is deemed offensive). And he was also banished for being a "S-d-mite" (and old impolite word for being a gay man). As far as i know no one ever questioned his credentials as a magical practitioner. Also would this "High Priestess" also say that those who are infertile, or women past menopause are outside of the cycle of creation? How about a happily married straight practitioner who just chooses to not have children? The excuses that would leave out gay men or transwomen would also leave out a LOT of cis / het women just for not being baby factories. How misogynist can you get? if you think the womb is the extent of what "eternal feminine" means you are no witch or feminist. The thing about Neo-Paganism is the neo part. Neo means new. Wicca is not the only religion cobbled together from remnants of pre-Christian faiths. Most Neo-Paganism was (whether people want to face it or not) invented in the nineteenth century. A lot of the old beliefs and practices were lost. Also I find it baffling that anyone could accept a possible "High Priestess of Hecate" (I assume that's the deity this "High Priestess" worshiped) as being anti-gay. Let's step back and look at the obvious problem here. Someone who worships a GREEK deity being anti-gay. Did... did this "high priestess" think the Ancient Greeks were anti-gay? Do I need to point out what's wrong with this idea? If you stumble across any occult practitioner who claims being LGBTQAI+ means you cannot be a part of their coven or you can't use magick, that is no true High Priestess of anything. That's just a mean girl with a clique trying to reclaim the cruelties of exclusionary factions in High School and giving herself a power trip while possibly offending multiple entities. Real magick is natural as the way you are born. Real magick has always been inclusive. If someone says you are unworthy because of what you are... that person is no true High Priestess and is the truly unworthy person. End of rant.

[melodiouswhite]

Adam, who is touch-starved: Doctor, can I have a hug?

Dr. Faust, who is touch-repulsed: NO!!!

Adam: :(

Dr. Faust: ... Ask Perenelle, if she'll give you a hug.

[adhara-rpw]

Adhara Character Wishlist !!

Good day !! The Adhara University Roleplay World on Discord is looking for these specific characters for people to roleplay as !! And while you can apply as anyone from an anime, or from Genshin Impact and otome games, here are the following characters that the current Adhara members have requested specifically: GENSHIN IMPACT: Venti Yae Miko Beidou Dainsleif Yoimiya Naganohara Jean Yanfei Eula Bennett Aether Chongyun Xingqiu Kujou Sara Sangonomiya Kokomi Teppei Sayu Baizhu Lisa Razor Kamisato Ayaka HAIKYUU!!: Terushima Yuuji Semi Eita Sawamura Daichi Iwaizumi Hajime Yachi Hitoka Miya Atsumu Miya Osamu Kuroo Tetsurou Tanaka Saeko Kita Shinsuke Nishinoya Yuu Azumane Asahi Tendou Satori Mattsukawa Issei Meian Shugo BOKU NO HERO ACADEMIA/MY HERO ACADEMIA: Kirishima Eijirou Kaminari Denki Bakugo Katsuki Ashido Mina Sero Hanta Keigo Takami/Hawks Dabi Jirou Kyouka Momo Yaoyoruzu Midoriya Izuku Todoroki Shouto Tamaki Amajiki Mirio Togata Nejire Hadou JUJUTSU KAISEN: Itadori Yuuji Fushiguro Megumi Inumaki Toge Aoi Todou Miwa Kasumi Nanami Kento Okkotsu Yuuta TOKYO REVENGERS: Baji Keisuke Matsuno Chifuyu Ken Ryuuguji/Draken Manjiro Sano/Mikey Takashi Mitsuya Hakkai Shiba Nahoya Kawata/Smiley Souya Kawata/Angry MISCELLANEOUS: Sebastian Moran (Yuukoku no Moriarty/ Moriarty the Patriot) William James Moriarty (Yuukoku no Moriarty/ Moriarty the Patriot) Chuuya Nakahara (Bungou Stray Dogs) Ranpo Edogawa (Bungou Stray Dogs) Akutagawa Ryuunosuke (Bungou Stray Dogs) Jaehee Kang (Mystic Messenger) Reki Kyan (Sk8 the Infinity) Urahara Kisuke (Bleach) Kambe Daisuke (Millionaire Detective:Balance Unlimited) Johann Georg Faust (Ikemen Vampire) Luke Pearce (Tears of Themis) Vyn Richter (Tears of Themis) Marius von Hagen (Tears of Themis) Claude Faustus (Kuroshitsuji) Muriel (The Acrana)

[graveyard-of-buried-hope]

A brief history of few famous Dealings with the Devil.

There have been insanely talented men throughout the human history, who have artistically achieved what no human was supposed to have done. From here starts the legend of the Devil. The first known such story dates back to an immemorable time. Most notable among these stories is the folklore of the legend of the German Professor Johann Georg Faust, or more popularly, just Faust. He, supposedly, sold his soul to the Devil, Mephistopheles in exchange of eternal knowledge. Following this legend, a number of devilishly talented people were marked by the then human race to have done witchcraft to attain such skills. The last such legend died with Robert Johnson on 16th August, 1938. It is said,Johnson met the Devil at the infamous Devil's crossroad, and he sold his soul to gain mastery over guitar. Here is a brief history of few of the deals done with the Devil.

Johann Georg Faust:

Faust was supposedly, an incredibly ambitious German Alchemist, Magician and Astrologer of the German Renaissance period. Dr.Faust became the subject of Folk literature way after his death. Some stories, linking him with the devil were published as chapbooks, the concept of which was compiled together in the play "The Tragic History of the Life and death of Doctor Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe. These traditional chapbooks on Faust survived the Early Modern period and the subject gained renewed interest after the publication of the closet drama "Faust" by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1808), and the famous composer Franz Liszt's "Faust symphony"(1857). The Legend of the Faust laid the foundation of the concept of a pact with the devil. Thus, it's also known as "Faustian bargain" or "Mephistophelian bargain" (Mephistopheles being the devil Faust made the pact with).

Sæmundur Sigfússon:

Sæmundur Sigfússon, more famously, Sæmundr Fróđi also holds a famous position in the history of the deals made with the devil. This Icelandic priest and scholar was credited in Icelandic folklore with having made pacts with the devil and managing by various tricks to get the better of the deal thrice. For example, in one of the various stories Sæmundur made a pact with the devil that the devil should bring him home to Iceland from Europe on the back of a seal. Sæmundur escaped a diabolical end when, on arrival to the shores, he hit the seal on the head with the Bible, killing it. He presumably stepped ashore safely.

Another account of the story is that when Sæmundr left the Black School, he sewed a leg of mutton into his cloak, and he followed the rushing group of other pupils out of the doors. When Sæmundr was near the exit, the Devil reached up to grab his cloak but only grabbed the mutton leg that was sewn into his cloak. Sæmundr then dropped the cloak and ran away, shouting: "He grabbed, but I slipped away!"

Nicolò Paganini

Nicolò Paganini was an Italian violist, violinist, guitarist, and composer known for his complex pieces and uncanny musicianship. The virtuoso began performing publicly at the age of 12. Soon after 4 years, he was overwhelmed and quitted stage performance. At age 22, he returned on stage, performing complex arrangements of his own devising. Several of the compositions were so demanding that Paginini was the only person alive who could properly play them. Even today, he stands as a nightmare of hundreds of violinists across the world.

As word of his talent spread, the rumor that his abilities were the result of an unholy pact became popular. Some even said they saw Satan on stage with Paganini, assisting the violinist during his concerts. Such claims were so widespread, that Paganini was denied final rites and a proper burial upon his death. It took 36 years after his passing before his body was finally laid to rest in a cemetery in Parma.

Many other people with unbelievable talent were rumoured to have made pacts with the devil. Some other notable mentions are, St. Theophilus of Adana, Robert Johnson, Giuseppe Tartini, Urbain Grandier, Brigadier General Jonathan Moulton and many other. Though they make up interesting stories, some people still believe their powers were demonic. But, like most, I believe they were nothing but insanely talented people. What are your views?

[faustandfurious]

Johann Georg Heinrich Faustus von Haidlberg-Knittlingen, you were named after two of the bravest m[gunshot]

[blackbutlercharacterpoll2023]

After the cut is the final list of characters that will be in the poll, aside from any new characters that are introduced in chapter 199.

Abbie

Ada

Agni / Arshad Satyendra Iyer

Akashi

Al

Alan Humphries

Aleister Chamber / Viscount of Druitt

Alexis Leon Midford

Alois Trancy / Jim Macken

Angela Blanc

Angelina Dalles / Madam Red / Aunt An

Anne Drewanz

Annie

the archeologist (Season 2 character)

Arihito Genpou

Aristocrat of Evil with the scarred face

Arnold Trancy

Artie

Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Randall

Ash Landers

Aurora Society member (first one O!Ciel and Seb meet)

Aurora Society purified water seller

Azzurro Vanel

Baldroy / Bard / Baldo

Baldroy Jr.

Baldroy's cow

the bear

Beast

beggar boy that Soma gives a necklace to, mother, and baby brother

Betty

Bitter Rabbit

bizarre dolls

bizarre doll horses

Blavat Sky

Bloodbath Johnny

Bronte

Burnett

Canterbury

Carter

the cat from the live action movie

the cats Sebastian rescues from the rain

Cedric Brandel

Cedric K. Ros

CGI horses / driver

Charles Bennett Sato

Charles Grey

Charles Phipps

Charles Phipps's chicken

Chef Lach

Chef Rickman

Chef Tarpin

Chef Wollest

Cheslock

Chlaus

Chris Heathfield

Chris Heathfield's Chris Heathfield's maids

Ciel Phantomhive bizarre doll / Real Ciel / R!Ciel

Ciel Phantomhive child / R!Ciel child

"Ciel" Phantomhive / Our Ciel / O!Ciel

Ciel's horse

Claude Faustus

Claude's birds

Cloudia Phantomhive

Clayton

Conny

Countess Trancy and her baby

the cultists

Dagger

Damian

Daniel

"Deer"

demon Ciel

demon Crow

demon "pet" (the xenomorph)

Derrick Arden

Diedrich

Doctor

Doll / Freckles

Donne

Dove

Drossel Keinz

Drossel's dolls

Edgar Redmond

Edward Abberline

Edward Midford

Edward V

Elizabeth Midford / Lizzy

Ellery Nixon

Emily

Eric Slingby

Fennian

Finnian / Finny

Finny's hat

FOL Orphanage staff

Francis Midford

Fred Abberline

Funtom Corporation's unicorn suit

Georg von Siemens

German countryman

Ginny

Goethe

Green House dorm master

Gregory Violet

Grelle Sutcliff

Grelle's chainsaw

Grete Hilbard

Grimsby Keane

Haku

Haku's henchman

Hanae Wakatsuki

Hannah Annafellows

Hao

Harold West Jeb

Heinrich

Henry Barrymore

"Her"

Herman Greenhill

Higham

Hilde Dickhaut

the iceberg

Irene Diaz

Jackknife Haywood

James

Jan

Jane

Japanese man with a katana

Japanese woman with a lunchbox

Jay the Undertaker

Jeremy Rathbone

Joanna

Joanne Harcourt

Johann Agares

John Brown

John Brown's horse

Johnny

Joker

Julius Pitt

Jumbo

Karl Woodley

Keats

Kelvin

kenpo master

King's Bear prostitutes

Lau

Lau's girls

Lawrence Anderson / Pops

Lawrence Bluewer

Lawrence Bluewer's sisters

Layla

Lord Ackroyd

Lord Ackroyd's son

Lorraine McDowell

Ludger

Luka Macken

the Mad Dog of Venice

Mabel

Margaret Connor

Margaret Connor's father

Margaret Turner

Maria

Mathilda Simmons

Maurice Cole

McDowell

McMillan

Mey-Rin

Milly

Mina

Miranda

Mrs. Mayell

Munemitsu Aoki

Nicholas

Nick

Nina Hopkins

Nina's assistants

O!Ciel's land renters

Oliver

the orphan that called Sebastian an old guy

Oscar

Othello

the other children in the lab Finny was kept in

Paul Jones

the Panzer

Patrick Phelps

Patrick the Grey Wizard

Paula

Peter

Phantomhive family ring

Pitt

Pluto

Polaris

priest (from Season 2)

Prince Albert

Prince Albert puppet

Professor Sullivan / village crone

Purple House dorm master

Purple House prefect from Vincent's year

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria (Season 1)

Rachel Phantomhive

Ran-Mao

Reaper managers

Reaper trainees

Red House dorm master

Red House prefect from Vincent's year

Richard

Ridley

Rian Stoker

Rin

Ronald Knox

Ronald's lawnmower

the Rowdy Count

Sam / Old Man Sam

Sam's grandson

Saneatsu Nekoma

Sascha

Scotland Yard officers

Sebastian Michaelis

the Sebastian Roomba

Sebastian the dog

Sebastian's silverware

Sharpe Hanks

Shiori Genpou

Sieglinde Sullivan

Sieglinde Sullivan's father

Snake

Snake's unnamed snakes

Soma Asman Kadar

Soma's elephant

Sophie Smith

Sphere Music Hall staff

Stella Rose

Susan

Susannah Connor

Tanaka

Terry

Theodore

Thomas Wallis

Thompson

Timber

the timetable guy

the train kidnapper

Trancy / Former Head Trancy

the turnspit dog

Undertaker

Undertaker's death scythe

Undertaker's mourning lockets

Vicar Rathbone

Vincent Phantomhive

Vincent Phantomhive's staff

walking stick shopkeeper

Webster

Wendy

the "werewolves"

Wilde

William T. Spears

William's death scythe

William's pigeons

Wolfram Gelzer

Wordsworth

Yana Toboso

[trans-and-baby-names]

Masculine Names

Aaron  Abdul Abe  Abel Abraham  Abram Ace Achilles  Adair Adam Adonis Adrian Adriel  Ahmed Ajax Ajay Aiden Alan Albert Alejandro Alex Alexander Alfonso Alfred Alistair Alister Allen  Alonzo Amadeo Amadeus Amani Amari Ambrose Amir Anders  Anderson Andre Andreas Andrew Andy Angel Angelo Angus Ansel  Anson Anthony Antonio Apollo Aries Archer Archie Aristotle Arlo  Arnaldo Arnold Arsenio Arthur Arturo Arwin Asa Asher Aslan Atlas  Atticus Aubrey August Augustin Augustine Augustus Aurelio Aurelius Austin Axel  Aziz

Balthazar  Bane Barnabas  Barnaby Barney Baron  Barrett Basil Bastian  Bear Beau Beck Ben Benjamin  Benji Bentley Bernard Bertram Bertrand  Blake Blaze Blue Bobby Bodhi Booker Boris  Boston Bowie Boyd Brad Bradford Bradley Bram  Bramwell Bran Brandon Brandt Braxton Braylen Brayden Brendon  Brent Brett Brian Briar Brick Bridge Bridger Brock Brody Brogan  Bronx Brook Brooks Bruce Bruno Brutus Bryce Bryson Buck Bud Buddha  Buddy Buck Burt Burton Buster Buzz Byron 

Cade  Caden Cain  Cairo Caius Calder  Caleb Callum Calvin Cam  Cameron Camillo Campbell Carl  Carlisle Carlito Carlo Carlos Carlton  Carmine Carson Carter Casper Caspian Cassian  Cassias Cato Cecil Cedar Cedric Cesar Chad Chadwick  Chance Charles Charlton Chase Chauncey Chester Chidi Chip  Christoff Christoph Christopher Christian Chuck Cian Cillian  Clarence Clark Claud Clay Clayton Cliff Clifford Clint Clinton  Clyde Coby Cody Colby Cole Collin Colt Colton Conan Connor Conrad  Constantine Cooper Copper Corbin Cornelius Cory Cosmo Cosmos Costas Craig Crispin Cruz Curt Curtis Cyrus

Dale  Dallas  Dalton Damien  Damon Dan Dane Daniel  Dante Darius Darrel Darren  Dash Dashiell Davey David Dawson  Dax Daxton Deacon Dean DeAndre Declan  Demetrius Denali Dennis Denny Denzel Derek  Derrick Des Desmond Dewey Dex Dexter Diego Diesel  Dion Dirk Dixon Dmitri Dominic Donatello Donovan Dorian  Doug Douglas Draco Drew Duke Duncan Dustin Dusty Dwayne Dwight  Dylan Dyson 

Earl  Easton  Edgar Edmund  Eduardo Edward Edwin  Egon Eli Elijah Elias  Elliott Ellis Elroy Elton  Emanuel Emeric Emerson Emery  Emil Emiliano Emmett Emrys Enrique  Enzo Eric Ernest Ernesto Ernie Esteban  Ethan Eugene Eustace Euvan Evan Evander Everett  Ezekiel Ezra 

Fabian  Fabio Falcon  Faustus Felix Ferdinand  Fergus Ferguson Fernando Fidel  Fido Finbar Findlay Finn Finnley  Fionn Fisher Fitz Fletcher Flint Florence  Florian Ford Forrest Fort Foster Fowler Fox  Francesco Francis Francisco Franco Frank Frankie  Franklin Fred Freddy Fredrick Frederico

Gabe  Gabriel  Gael Gage  Gale Galen Garfield Garrett Gaston Gatsby  Gavin Geoffrey Geordie George  Gerald Gerard Gideon Gil Gilbert  Gilberto Giovanni Glenn Gordon Gordy  Grady Graham Grant Gray Grayson Gregg  Gregory Grey Griffin Griffith Grover Gunner  Gunther Gus Gustavo Guy 

Hades  Hal Hamilton  Hank Hans Harley Harrison  Harry Hawk Hayden Hayes Heath Hector  Henrik Hendrix Henry Herb Herbert Herbie  Hercules Hermes Hershel Hiram Holden Howard  Howie Hudson Hugo Humphrey Hunter Hux Huxley 

Ian Igor Iker Irvin Isaac Isaiah Ivan 

Jace  Jack Jackson  Jacob Jaques Jaden  Jake Jalen Jamal James  Jameson Jared Jason Jax  Jay Jed Jedidiah Jefferson  Jeffrey Jeremiah Jeremy Jerome  Jerry Jesus Jethro Jett Jim Jimmy  Joe Joel Johan Johannes John Johnny Jonah  Jonas Jonathan Jones Jordan Jose Joseph Joshua  Josiah Juan Juanito Judah Judas Judd Jude Jules Julian  Julien Julio Julius Junior Jupiter Jurgen Justice Justin Justus 

Kaden  Kai Kaiser  Kale Kaleb Kane  Keane Keanu Keaton  Keegan Keenan Keith  Kellen Kenan Kendrick  Kenneth Kenzo Keoni Kevin Khalid  Kian Kieran Kiernan Kingsley Kingston Killian  Kip Kwan Kyle

Lachlan  Lake Lamar  Lance Lancelot  Landon Lane Larkin  Larry Lars Laurence Laurent  Lawrence Lawson Lazlo Legend Leif  Leith Leland Leo Leon Leonardo Leopold  Leroy Levi Liam Lincoln Linden Logan Loki  London Lonnie Lonny Lorcan Lorenzo Lou Louie  Louis Luc Luca Lucas Lucian Lucky Luke Lupe Luther

Maddox  Maksim Malachi  Malachy Malakai Malcolm  Malik Manfred Manny Marcel Marcello  Marcellus Marcio Marcius Marco Marcos  Marcus Marian Marino Mario Marius Mark  Marlin Marlon Marmaduke Marques Mars Marshall  Martin Marty Marvel Marvin Massimo Mason Matt Matteo  Matthew Maurice Maverick Max Maximilian Maximus Maxwell  Melvin Mercury Meredith Merritt Micah Michael Miguel Miles  Milo Mitchell Moe Monte Montgomery Murdoch Murphy Murray Murtagh  Murtaugh Myles

Nathan  Nathaniel  Ned Nelson  Nemo Neo Neon  Neptune Neville  Newt Newton Nick  Nicky Nicola Nicolai  Nicholas Niko Noah Noel Nolan  Norm Norman Novak 

Obadiah  Octavio Octavius  Odin Olaf Oleg Oliver  Olivier Omar Orion Orlando  Orville Osborn Oscar Oso Osvaldo  Oswald Ottis Otto Owen Oz Ozzy

Pablo  Palmer Panther  Parker Pascal Patrick Paul  Paxton Pedro Penn Percival Percy Perseus  Peter Peyton Phil Philip Phineas Phoenix Pier  Pierce Pierre Pilot Pluto Porter Poseidon Preston  Prince Prosper

Qadir  Quincy Quinn  Quinton 

Raiden  Ralph Ramone  Ramses Randall Randolph  Randy Raphael Ravi Ray Raymond Red  Reece Reggie Reginald Regis Reid Remington  Reuben Rex Reynald Reynaldo Reynard Rhett Rhys  Ricardo Richard Richie Richmond Rick Ricky Rico Ridge  Riley Rio Riordan River Robert Roberto Robbie Rocco Rocky  Rodney Rodrigo Roger Ricky Riley Rod Rodrick Roger Roland  Roman Romeo Ross Rowan Rudy Rufus Russell Ryder Ryker Rylan Ryland 

Salem  Salvador  Salvator Sam  Samir Sampson Samson  Samuel Sander Sandford Sanjay  Santiago Saul Sawyer Scott Sean Sebastian  Septimus Serge Sergio Seth Seus Seymour Shane  Shawn Shayne Sheldon Shepherd Sherlock Sherman Shin Sidney  Sigmund Silas Silver Silvester Simon Sinclair Sinjin Sirius  Slade Slate Sol Solomon Sonny Sparrow Spartacus Spencer Spike  Soren Stan Stanford Stanley Steele Stephen Steven Stevie Stone Sven Summit  Sullivan Sully Sylvester

Tad  Tag Talon  Tanner Tate  Ted Teddy Teo Teodor  Teodoro Terence Terrell  Terry Tex Thad Thaddeus Thane  Thatcher Theo Theoden Theodore Thomas  Thor Thorn Tiberius Tiger Tito Titus Timothy  Titus Tobias Toby Tommy Tony Topher Trace Travis  Trent Trenton Trev Trevor Trey Tristan Troy Truman Tucker  Tudor Tullio Tullius Tully Tycho Tyler Tyrell Tyrese Tyrone  Tyson

Uberto  Ulric Ulrich  Ulysses Uriah Urban Urijah  Uriel

Van  Vance  Vaugn Victor  Vince Vincenco Vincent  Vinny Virgil Vlad Vladimir 

Wade  Walden  Waldo Walker  Wallace Wally Walt  Walter Warner Warren  Watson Waylon Wayne Wendall  Wesley Westley Weston Wilbert  Wilbur Wilder Wiley Wilfred Will William  Winston Wolf Wolfe Wolfgang Woodrow Wyatt 

Xander  Xavier Xavion  Xenon

Yael  Yahir York Yosef  Yousef Yusef

Zac  Zach Zachariah  Zacharias Zachary Zack  Zander Zane Zayden Zeke  Zeus Ziggy Zion Zoltan