# Rev. John Satan — The Devil’s Dictionary character guide

> Rev. John Satan in The Devil’s Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Satan, himself

**First appearance:** 0001-the-devil-s-dictionary

## Who they are

A clerical figure named Satan, appearing in definitions.

## In the story

### [The Devil's Dictionary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/chapters/the-devil-s-dictionary)

Mentioned in the context of the Rev. John Satan and as a figure in definitions.

### [G](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/chapters/g)

Referenced in the definition of 'Gunpowder' as the inventor of gunpowder according to Milton.

### [L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/chapters/l)

Referenced in the definition of 'LL.D.' as a suggested recipient of a new degree.

### [M](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/chapters/m)

Referenced in the poem within the definition of 'Machination' as bowing with hand upon his heart.

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