Mage

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Mage

Also: • Magian •

From Mag or Maha. The word is the root of the word magician. The Maha‐âtma (the great Soul or Spirit) in India had its priests in the pre‐Vedic times. The Magians were priests of the fire‐god; we find them among the Assyrians and Babylonians, as well as among the Persian fire‐worshippers. The three Magi, also denominated kings, that are said to have made gifts of gold, incense and myrrh to the infant Jesus, were fire‐ worshippers like the rest, and astrologers ; for they saw his star. The high priest of the Parsis, at Surat, is called Mobed. Others derived the name from Megh; Meh‐ab signifying some thing grand and noble. Zoroaster’s disciples were called Meghestom, according to Kleuker (TG).

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Shortly: From Mag or Maha. The word is the root of the word magician. The Maha‐âtma (the great Soul o...