Magus is a name?

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Magus was a member of a hereditary priestly class among the ancient Medes and Persians. One of the traditionally three wise men from the East paying homage to the infant Jesus.

Simon Magus was a Samaritan sorcerer converted by apostle Phillip. He was severely rebuked by Peter for offering money for the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

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