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Maggot

larva of an insect; a grub.

MAGI (mā'ji), a sect of priests among the ancient Medes and Persians. They formed one of the six tribes into which the Medes were originally divided, and on the downfall of the Median empire they continued to retain a great degree of power and authority with the th conquerors, being the recognized ministers of the national religion. The great apostle of their religion was Zoroaster.

They were so celebrated for their enchantments, that they have given name to the art of magic or enchantment. They were also learned as astrologers, and MAGIC their name was applied to anyone celebrated for wisdom; hence, the wise men of the East who came to see Jesus are simply called magi.

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