What is the name of the 'deceiver' or sorcerer in Book I who uses disguises and false visions to separate Redcrosse from Una?
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Correct answer: Archimago, the arch-deceiver
Archimago, whose name implies 'arch-magician' or 'image-maker,' represents hypocrisy. He uses illusions to lead the Redcrosse Knight toward spiritual error and away from Truth (Una).
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