Tempter in John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” Crossword Clue

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Tempter in John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TEMPTER (noun)
1. a person who tempts others
MILTON (noun)
1. English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity’s fall from grace (1608-1674)

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