The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
The Magi
Also known as Magian priests, Zoroastrian clergy
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 31
Men of ancient religious authority whose white robes and formal bearing speak of centuries-old tradition. Their presence carries the weight of sacred doctrine and established hierarchy.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 31
- Books
- 1
The Magi formed the priestly order of ancient Persia, reduced from eighty thousand to seven who established the core doctrines of Zoroastrianism. They maintained a regular hierarchy with property and significant influence over education, serving as the religious backbone of Persian society across multiple dynasties.
Description
Persian priests wearing long white robes with distinctive ceremonial headdresses, dark beards marking their religious status. They carry scrolls or ceremonial objects, their bearing formal and hierarchical, representing an ancient religious order.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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