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vil
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devils
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the spirit that opposes God and tempts people to do wrong
- In many religions, the devil is considered the embodiment of evil and temptation.
- The villagers believed that the old, abandoned house was haunted by the devil.
- The story depicted a hero who made a pact with the devil to gain power.
- Some cultures have festivals where they symbolically chase away the devil to bring good fortune.