A member of a priestly caste in ancient Persia, often associated with the practice of magic or astrology. The magus was consulted for his wisdom and knowledge of the stars.
The village believed the magus could control the elements with his spells.
(in Christian tradition) One of the wise men from the East who visited the infant Jesus, guided by a star. According to the Gospel of Matthew, each magus brought a special gift to the child.