A brief history of the devil - Brian A. Pavlac

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Satan, the beast crunching sinners’ bones. Lucifer, the fallen angel. Mephistopheles, the trickster striking deals. These three divergent devils are all based on Satan of the Old Testament. But unlike any of these literary devils, the Satan of the Bible was a relatively minor character. So how did he become the ultimate antagonist, with so many different forms? Brian A. Pavlac investigates.
Lesson by Brian A. Pavlac, directed by Reza Riahi & Mehdi Shiri.
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[@TEDEd]

What happens when the devil walks amongst us? Follow the entwined stories of a famed architect and a ruthless serial killer at the 1893 World Fair, with Erik Larson’s “The Devil in the White City.” Dive into a world of murder, magic, and madness by downloading a free audiobook version at www.audible.com/ted-ed

[@mysterious7215]

😲😲

[@cruz6168]

Devils not real

[@spiral._edit]

Hi

[@yesno8273]

Amogus

[@RandomGamePlayer697]

sus ඞ

[@xolotal]

The art direction is just... devilishly good

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

I know right?

[@therider2050]

Ah I see, a man of culture as well

[@blackpanther67]

Oh you

[@richardskellington3476]

4:46 🗿

[@ภูดิศมีใย]

Badum tssss

[@annsmahboob3495]

Have to appreciate this is one of the few channels where the captions are on as soon as the video is uploaded. For non-native speakers (or anyone who can't use volume at the time for some reason), the captions are a great help. Thanks!

[@nat_htrk]

YESSS the captions are under-appreciated

[@prfm_setya95]

Cant agree more!

[@CatDrinkingPoison]

Yes

[@suso6425]

@@oliverelfenbaum7119 shut up

[@mariahadams999]

Don't forget the deaf and hard of hearing! Captions are extremely beneficial and more creators should take the time to add them.

[@thejesuschrist]

VERY interesting!

[@harlowitter3060]

Hi Jesus

[@johann3771]

Interesting

[@dreamoftheendless7159]

Jesus you are r e a l ?

[@SnailBob3348]

lol

[@littledudefromacrossthestr5755]

Lol sup bro

[@MySqueezingArm]

I love how The Demon of Reason narrated this.

[@oatmeal789]

Demon of reason? Can you please elaborate that?

[@prekshashrivastava2438]

Did he? I couldn't spot him in the vid! Where is he?

[@steampunkastronaut7081]

@@prekshashrivastava2438 The narrator is the same guy who voiced the Demon of Reason, I guess.

[@MySqueezingArm]

@@steampunkastronaut7081 Yeah that's what I meant.

[@pikpik_carrot3392]

Well only he would know satin the best

[@premnaren8675]

Last time I was this early, *Lucifer was still an obedient angel*

[@luanllluan]

Lol

[@faerys_wheel6529]

On the exact moment I saw this comment, the number of likes is on 666

[@premnaren8675]

@@faerys_wheel6529 Wow.

[@sometimesumo5325]

Lol😆

[@mycontentcreation5264]

Last time I was this early, God was the only thing alive before the Big Bang

[@vegasoverheaven]

my cousin, sitting next to me: “look, you’re finally being featured on ted-ed!”

[@pixelpancakes489]

Very witty, your cousin is.

[@triciarajkumar8950]

🤣🤣🤣

[@fatimahasan8150]

🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@thewatcher8657]

There are 3 Actually

[@oracleshawty3192]

wow something to brag about.... ha.... ha......🤪🤨🙄

[@christosgeorgiafentis4825]

Am I the only one who laughed when the face on the devil's rear winked?

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

Nope

[@vasylin77]

Yes. You are the only one. Rejoice!

[@tessnapinas9979]

some people would

[@LewangoalskiANDTomAssistMuller]

No, for many this is quite a serious topic.

[@lorisperfetto6021]

Just a week ago here in italy we celebrated "Dantedì" "dante's day"; a sign of respect and appreciation for the glorious poet. And it is truly an honour to watch how Dante defined and sculpted not only our culture, but the world's. And this year, 2021, marks the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

Really?

[@lorisperfetto6021]

@@ultimatebishoujo29 yes, it's celebrated every year in March, the 25

[@sana_-_-]

@@lorisperfetto6021 omg that's my birthday march 25th :o

[@thedeveloper2513]

The background music makes me feel like I’m listening to National Geography channel

[@goddamnit426]

could someone please tell me what the background music is?

[@Tuganotube]

The music and playing is my brother's work. @claraboiaestudio ☺️

[@cottagebitch]

Lololol

[@just-trying-my-best-everyday]

The devil's in the details, and also in Ted-Ed's brief story of him.

[@gazepreyed]

Was it a coincidence that this was released 1.) During Holy week; and 2.) After Lil Naxs X's Montero video?

[@theartroom8316]

You mean pesach right

[@odysseas_kratsas]

It's not yet Holy Week for all sects, for eastern orthodox christians isn't until the last week of April.

[@lifecanhurt716]

Who cares it’s informational

[@atharva8730]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@HammadAli-uf3ll]

There are no accidents -Master Oogway

[@gladius7273]

4:23 Even Ted-Ed is hiding Mephisto easter eggs now

[@_RyanS_]

The devil's in the details, Bev

[@liar6371]

@@_RyanS_ oh that's not the only place he's in😉

[@samuelgrasia493]

Is this a wandavision reference?

[@liar6371]

@@samuelgrasia493 no this is Patrick

[@randomgirlrandomthings8573]

@@samuelgrasia493 yes it is.

[@mad_titanthanos]

Right now he's walking among us in Los Angeles owning a night club.

[@jhanvigupta6758]

@@ilikepegasi6449 hey chill that's a reference for the TV show Lucifer because in it he retires and lives on Earth in LA running a night club called Lux

[@clarkepercivaljaeblood4886]

Bruh, I'm pretty sure he's guarding the entrance to the elite party venue every "Learning Man".

[@mad_titanthanos]

@@ilikepegasi6449 English please

[@elizabethannuk]

Was scrolling down to see this comment

[@thestranger4894]

When imposter is sus

[@nogoodgod4915]

Proud to finally have a Ted-ed video about my ex

[@mysterious7215]

This comment made my day

[@clementdaniels3968]

Love this

[@srikai.v.6874]

😂😂🤦

[@YouTubeUzername]

The people you attract are a direct reflection of you.

[@dontspikemydrink9382]

@@KZbinUzername nah fam

[@blitzwaffe]

The one who gave Ymir the power of the titans and cursed the people of Eldia.

[@antidestiny9009]

Underrated comment

[@jj0493]

Another marleyan sheep

[@m.z1256]

Another person of culture i see

[@Marilynefc]

This deserves more likes

[@nosferatuoddz7974]

Soyjak moment

[@mysterious7215]

This channel is a masterpiece

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

I know right?

[@ericale9700]

Oh my god the atmosphere of this video! The whimsical yet creepy art style, the 3d animation that gets you off guard, the MUSIC!!

[@aggersoul23]

That inferno section was extra poetic & emotional and way too beautiful.

[@ANNIHILISTIC]

4:00 The animation on that mirror shine is so simple and good!

[@yashickasharma]

3:05 *"What is it that you truly desire?"*

[@هشامعوض-ز5ش]

Lucifar morningstar watching this in lux : Ted-ed told my story from the beginning of life in 5 minutes why we have filmed 5 seasons series.

[@ananya.a04]

😂

[@Godeeznuts]

5+ man !!

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

Lol so true

[@snowyowl10]

I'm not saying this was purposefully released right after Montero by Lil Nas X dropped, but I AM saying that it's an interesting coincidence ;)

[@joeytaylor0108]

I was thinking about that

[@ZX-zq5qz]

It was

[@rperm834]

@@oliverelfenbaum7119 I am a kid,what should I do with that information

[@johnmanole4779]

It's aliens man!

[@Popcerealdoofk]

@@joeytaylor0108 what did that video mean? I couldn't understand

[@ZephLodwick]

I love the art style and music in this video. Great work as always.

[@adarshkumar3518]

This video is both creepy and funny at the same time. Excellent work and genius animators 😂😂👏

[@aidanrogers4438]

WandaVision theorists: ‘Did someone say “Mephisto”?’

[@MissSolaris]

Me, a person who reads Ao no Exorcist: *laughter

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

@@MissSolaris I’m with you there

[@jessicareutercastrogiovann5796]

Don't forget Diablo players too. 😁

[@yuuji3795]

@@MissSolaris im also with you there

[@ButterflySeraph612]

The last few frames of the animation were extremely clever. Loved this!

[@squidwarf]

These animators need a raise

[@theconductoresplin8092]

4:46 DEVEL SUS

[@ProfessionalBadPerson]

AMOGUS

[@franktranks9445]

Damn that plot twist at the end really got me.

[@crispyein8601]

Woah this animation is cool, I love the thinner lineart and grainy texture!

[@bijibijmak]

Love it where the break the forth wall with the animators high fiving! Good job guys!

[@anonymousdude2550]

Oh my god... I've totally indulged myself into the video. I really wanted to hug the team of TED Ed 😘❤️

[@yungjose3369]

The animation is so melancholic and ominous I like it

[@abhaypratapsingh6887]

I like how the Michael pachers devil's just winked 😉😉😉

[@themonolougist]

And the video's music is filled with tritones. I love this channel

[@abigaillui8261]

'the devil's interval' :D

[@alinamarysam6059]

Oh yeah😂😂

[@SolinoOruki]

I hoped there would be a mention of the Quranic version of Satan. Im Quran, there is one other intelligent species on earth called the Jinn (Genies), who were created before humans, and had a lesser degree of free will. In that Narrative, Satan was a Jinn really close to and beloved by the god. But when god creates humans, Satan thinks the creation is a mistake and that (their complete free will) will cause their failure. His disdain for humans causes his fall from grace, and he vows to prove that humans free-will will eventually lead to their failure.

[@RabbitShirak]

Weren't the Djinn also created from fire if I remember right?

[@slasher19necroslayer42]

Isn’t Islamic Satan is called Iblis or Shaitan.

[@ismailmounsif1109]

Liar Satan reason that he disobeyed God is because of racism and arrogance as he said in the Quran how can I prostrate to someone who is created from clay when fire is better than clay so because of that he disobeyed God and you are following his footsteps sadly

[@444traper]

4:48 out of my head out of my head out of my head

[@NotChinmayi]

AMOGUS!!!?!?!

[@ianwalking]

I'm always amazed with the style of your story telling and representation!

[@Coram_D30]

The problem is he was gods best creation till he rebelled and he was the major antagonist since he was the one that made Adam and Eve eat of the fruit

[@andralfoo]

assuming all that is real tho

[@robertjarman3703]

That isn't necessarily supported in the Bible. It doesn't say the serpent was Satan. It could be, but it isn't defined to be that way.

[@vaughnjohnson8767]

@@robertjarman3703 it never said the serpent was Satan. Just that he was using the s serpent to talk through.

[@natalietipsword9677]

The serpent that tempted Adam and Eve is never said to be satan. Some people say that now, but it’s not supported in the original text.

[@vaughnjohnson8767]

@@natalietipsword9677 that’s what I said tho

[@ramasodimalete2699]

Ted Ed’s videos make learning soo much fun!! This was awesome!!

[@nuiffense]

why do I feel like this has some relation with the whole Lil Naz X drama

[@shade9592]

There's no better time to teach people about something than when they are interested.

[@nuiffense]

@@shade9592 true

[@nameisamine]

It’s what’s getting clicks these days

[@nuiffense]

@@oliverelfenbaum7119 no one cares, stop spamming

[@Doublemonk0506]

Not really. The video was planned at least weeks in advance so that animators, voice actors, editors , etc. can get together to create the video

[@catsinhats]

I'm so happy that Ted-Ed has finally made a video about me and the various versions of me that humans have adapted! Such a great honour.

[@goke1528]

4:48 S U S

[@din0696]

AMOGUS?????!?!?!? 😳😳😳😳😳

[@pbro-nu5qs]

Lol😂

[@AliMohammed-ez6nt]

@@din0696 AMOGN US AMENGUS?

[@axa7.77]

@@AliMohammed-ez6nt OMANGOOS

[@TylerSolvestri]

LuSUSfer

[@TojiFushigoroWasTaken]

God - "Believe in me " Satan - " Believe in yourself "

[@ismailmounsif1109]

So becoming arrogant basically??

[@chugger2836]

I'd love for Ted-Ed to cover Wagner's Niebelungenlied and Gotterdamerung as well. Its just that no story or work of art is complete for me until Ted-Ed covers it

[@ceryshembury6346]

Why is this story so interesting lol Idk what I was expecting but it wasn’t this

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

I dunno maybe because it is interesting?

[@i.k.9467]

I’ve been wondering about the differences between them for so long, thank you.

[@Bobthemax]

I would like to add Portrait of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde. The characteristics of the formerly work is parallels with Faust. I recommend it due to it shows a main character, whom seeks maintaining his beauty for his soul. This immortality results the main character (Dorian Grey) falls to hedonisme and his never ending desires.

[@mintayza7784]

the most recent got his neck snapped by a very hot Lil Nas X.

[@faizadanish2320]

“The devil’s in the details Bev.” - Dotty “That’s not the only place he is.” - Agnes #Wandavision #I miss it

[@rameeldanish2698]

Ha ha Great reference

[@kavtamili]

Ted Ed: appeared in Italian poet Dante alighieri 's " Inferno " Le me: *singing inferno* Also me: so bella was talking to a book in the song hmmm...

[@AMcGrath82]

It's amazing to me just how much of the devil's character is both 1) adamantly believed in by Christians and 2) entirely based on fiction and not the Bible.

[@savary5050]

Lmao, Christians are at it again

[@eduardogodinez9384]

Both are fiction 😎

[@AMcGrath82]

@@eduardogodinez9384 That's just it, though: Christians don't actually believe that. They believe the *Bible* is nonfiction, but they don't dispute that Milton and Dante are *fiction.* Kind of a strange way for them to act.

[@ismailmounsif1109]

@@eduardogodinez9384 we came to existence from nothing is more fiction tho🤡🤡🤡

[@WhenInDarknessSeekTheLight]

​@Ismail Mounsif Good thing no one believes that but Christians.

[@ishitad007]

You forgot the part where it wore Prada...

[@scipio2074]

damn, the art. i love ted ed. thanks for making me smarter and inspired with each vid!

[@h2ovaliant278]

Whoever did the Illustrating is the GOAT

[@fooforce]

Lucifer: The one hero who's underappreciated Mephistopheles: The trickster who wears a red tight Satan: The dude you have to pity. God: The main antagonist who you thought was the protagonist

[@yungjose3369]

Is there any chance that you're 14 and you find this deep?

[@yelpkelp9134]

I feel like the animators were giving themselves a well deserved pat on the back at the end

[@CirculatedFragrance]

POV: you’ve heard of Lil nan x satan Nike shoes

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

The notifications of InformOverload is surprisingly a coincidence.

[@Positive-vibes-everyone]

Yea I have they look cool

[@kimmycassie]

Love the ending where the animators high-fived xD

[@spiral._edit]

The animation is kinda scary

[@Positive-vibes-everyone]

I think that’s the point

[@bodaciousdoggo8971]

This is the scariest ted ed I’ve seen, at least when it comes to imagery

[@CorySchoolland]

LOVED the animation!

[@threetailedfox1]

not sure if it's because of the art style, but at 0:14 Lucifer looks a whole lot like Ben Solo there

[@Floopiez]

I gotta know what the song / music is, it's so good!

[@finian9730]

Me too

[@le9038]

Thanks for featuring me on ted-ed! Great expo!

[@dragonrykr]

2:42 reminds me of Illidan

[@scotthuber5922]

the most beautiful video, kudos to the artists

[@justyarn9939]

I love this animation style! Informative, and cool 😎

[@катяможжевельникова]

brilliant style and animation👹🌹I tried to capture the last phase when the hands clap so many times but finally succeeded so I’m happy😎

[@kurofi1789]

4:48 *GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD*

[@ProfessionalBadPerson]

Sus

[@carltonleboss]

He also makes good shoes, apparently.

[@mbici6969]

Ahhh, a man of culture as well I see

[@abigailmahoney1226]

i mean kinda. theyd be better if he could keep em on his damn feets

[@rubenramos8900]

For me, Gaunter O'Dimm is one of the most brutal despictions

[@asaduzzamanchowdhury7094]

3:24 Well this is a very meme-able picture.....

[@hatsumomo4307]

Fantastic, as always 💖 Thanks for the English subs!

[@FairMiles]

Happens a lot with characters not consolidated in a franchise with a single official Universe and main continuity (ask Marvel or DC…)

[@trex5863]

Demonology courses by Ted-ed! Interesting!

[@ivankaramazov7375]

Gosh...ted-ed is literally the greatest thing on yt

[@kevinloyola1192]

Wish this change me spiritually

[@chelseawhite7117]

oh, I adore this animation style! It's so distinct! And yes also, I see you Ted-Ed, carefully timing a release when it's such a "hot" topic

[@Blairslife1]

In Gnostic Literature, Satanael was Satans name before he gave humans free will and chaos. He is mentioned in Persona 5.

[@muriloamadeu7845]

Psychiatrist: "The devil's rear face isn't real and can't hurt you" The devil's rear face: *Wink~*

[@maxbusiness69]

Bottomless pleasure? That's not bottomless that's fleeting!

[@ysofr0sty766]

4:47 sus

[@sparagnino]

1:49 When Dante meets Satan, the beast is feasting on sinners, but three special sinners: Judas, Brutus and Cassius. They betrayed the two main powers recognized by Dante: the Emperor (Brutus and Cassius killed Julius Caesar) and the Pope.

[@coffeetea8577]

Not this after Netflix dropped the release date for Lucifer 5B yesterday 😂😂😍😍...May 28th can’t come soon enough!

[@DoctorX17]

Fun fact: Star Trek: The Animated Series features literal Satan/Lucifer in the episode "The Magicks of Megas-tu"

[@everyday3164]

0:33 looks like they just found a guy name joe and pointed him out

[@ahmyakm9176]

I love Milton's depiction of satan as a rebel. Should read the poem.

[@naturedog6109]

WOW THIS SOUNDED VERY DRAMATIC I LOVED THIS VIDEO AND I THINK I WILL READ THAT BOOK 😊

[@axa7.77]

This sounds extremely passive aggressive or smthng cus of the all caps lol

[@axa7.77]

And the emoji. The cherry on top.

[@naturedog6109]

Ok thank you

[@WanderwithJon]

That wink was the spine-chilling of them all!

[@amaan7745]

I love when TED-Ed collabs with these Mythologies!

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

Same

[@defeatednamer8306]

That arm stretching at the end tho, looks so satisfying damn

[@adityaahirwar68]

Yo

[@solomonthang8745]

@Exotic Alexander yea

[@cash1851]

Great graphics & excellent summary! Thank you!

[@jo55435]

Could you do one of these but God version? 👀

[@lucas8409]

The demon face in The exorcist traumataused me for months when i was kid.

[@Indie973]

One of those artists is vivienne medrano aka vivziepop

[@mamaluigi2734]

4:48 oh my goodness

[@trickydicky5751]

😳

[@mbbbits4847]

A most interesting presentation of a very tricky and ambiguous figure. Keep up the excellent work TedEd!