# Satan — Leviathan character guide

> Satan in Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-of-man

## Who they are

Adversary and tempter, often discussed in the context of evil and temptation.

## Relationships

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_rivalry_

Jesus Christ and Satan are cosmic enemies, with Christ resisting temptation and ultimately defeating Satan through his death and resurrection.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_rivalry_

Jesus Christ and Satan are cosmic enemies, with Christ resisting temptation and ultimately defeating Satan through his death and resurrection.

## In the story

### [Part IV: Of the Kingdom of Darkness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leviathan_se/chapters/part-iv-of-the-kingdom-of-darkness)

Referred to as the prince of darkness and ruler of the kingdom of darkness.

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