# Satan — The Devil’s Dictionary character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jack Satan

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

## Who they are

The Devil, appearing in multiple 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.

### [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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