Myth: Deal with the Devil

Myth: Deal with the Devil

We live in a world where anything is possible—and when I say anything, I mean anything. Even dealing with the devil. Yes, you heard me correctly.

If you haven’t heard about it, a deal with the Devil refers to an agreement made by an individual with the Devil, in which a person agrees to carry out evil deeds in exchange for wealth, power, or other worldly desires. It might seem hard to believe, but many stories claim that people have sold their souls to the Devil. We’re talking about life-or-death deals here, often made for fame or success. One famous example is Robert Johnson, a legendary blues musician. According to folklore, he sold his soul to the Devil at a local crossroads to achieve musical success—and it apparently worked.

• How long does a demon deal last?

The deal often lasts between 1 year and 10 years, depending on the strength of the wish and the purity of the wisher’s soul. A pure soul is worth more, so the contract will be shorter, allowing the demon to claim it faster. A darker soul might cause more pain or send additional souls to the demon, which can lead to a longer contract.

• How to make deals with the devil..?

The pact can be either oral or written. An oral pact is made through invocations, conjurations, or rituals to summon the demon. Once the conjurer believes the demon is present, they ask for the desired favour and offer their soul in exchange. With oral pacts, no physical evidence of the deal is left behind.

A deal with the devil draws supernatural fixers into a deadly contest where the winner takes all—body and soul.

If superhuman beings such as God and the Devil truly exist, and if the Devil has such an interest in something called “a soul”—something you presumably own—it raises important questions about such a deal.

But, of course, there are consequences for everything. If we assume your soul is eternal, giving it away would lead to eternal punishment in “Hell,” whatever that may be.

Instead of risking such a deal, you could focus on improving yourself, learning valuable skills, and developing a strong work ethic. This way, you’re far less likely to feel the need to strike deals with supernatural entities to achieve material success.

Since there is no material evidence of gods, devils, or superhuman beings, I assign this scenario the same likelihood of being true as the existence of Santa Claus or unicorns (whose non-existence I also cannot guarantee). However, if such a being does exist, if it is interested in making such a deal, and if you have something to offer in return, then yes, it is theoretically possible.

But as you can see, there are far too many “ifs.” Let’s say the chances of this being true are 0.0000001%.

In either case, it seems like an awesome awful idea!.

-Kristin Bhandari