Faustus

[ fou-stuh s, faw- ]

/ ˈfaʊ stəs, ˈfɔ- /

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Faustus is likely derived from Hephaestus—a Faustian struggle is between good and evil.
Your Week: What the Stars Hold|Starsky + Cox|September 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Faustus soon commenced some muttered incantations and strange evolutions, such as were the fashion of the day for conjurors.
Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 2|Various
How many a fellow would sell himself, like Dr. Faustus, just for the knowledge of the name of the winner!
J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 3|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Dr. Faustus mourned and sighed wonderfully, and never went to bed, nor slept a wink for sorrow.
Mediaeval Tales|Various

The Sunday following came the students home to Dr. Faustus his own house, and brought their meat and drink with them.
Mediaeval Tales|Various
The Devil said softly to Faustus: “For the sum which is wanting to fill that box, he will sell thee his daughter.”
Faustus|Friedrich Maximilian von Klinger