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The Magi of Persia: Priests, Prophets, and Power
Who were the Magi—the mysterious priestly caste of ancient Persia? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the origins of the Magi as a Median tribe, their role as Zoroastrian priests, and their deep influence on Achaemenid politics, religion, and culture. We discuss their involvement in royal coronations, their interpretation of dreams and omens, and their controversial role in the death of Cambyses. The conversation also covers the Magi's suppression under Darius I after the usurper Gaumata, their survival and resurgence under later kings, and their legacy in the classical world through…
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