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Latin word magia comes from Old Persian 𐎶𐎦𐎢𐏁
𐎶𐎦𐎢𐏁 (Old Persian)
The meaning of this term is uncertain. (magūš) It is a hapax legomenon known only from the Behistun inscription where it is used as a title (?) of persons. Sometimes said to be the term for a Zoroastrian priest, or for a magician, or for a sub-tribe of the Medes; these interpretations are formed by Greek Μάγος and μάγος.
Μάγος (Ancient Greek)
μάγος (Ancient Greek)
μαγεία (Ancient Greek)
magia (Latin)
Magic, sorcery.