The 3 Wise Men: Ancient Magicians?

"Wise men" or "Magi?" What did this mean for the inhabitants of the ancient Mediterranean?

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Sources and Media Attributions Below!

Full translation of Bisotun Inscription: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_translation_of_the_Behistun_Inscription

Divination Kit Bibliography: http://www2.szepmuveszeti.hu/talismans/cbd/1851?related=bibliography&rid=2017

Magi mosaic: Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Magi_(1).jpg

Santa Maria mosaic in Trastevere: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:San.Maria.Trastevere.jpg

Bisotun Inscription: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/IranBisotunDareiosRelief2.jpg



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