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magus

ma·gus [ máygəss ] (plural ma·gi [ máy j ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Zoroastrian priest: in the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism, a priest

2. man with magical powers: especially in ancient times, a man with supernatural or magical powers

[Early 17th century. Via Latin< Greek magos< Old Persian magŭs]

ma·gi·an [ máyjee ən ] adjective
ma·gi·an·ism [ máyjee ə nìzzəm ] noun

Cultural Note

The Magus, a novel (1966) by British writer John Fowles. The plot concerns a young teacher, Nicholas Urfe, who takes a job on a Greek island and finds himself lured into an elaborate fiction staged by a wealthy resident, Maurice Conchis. Fowles uses this enigmatic story to explore the nature of individual identity and freedom of choice.

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