1. a member of a priestly caste of ancient Media and Persia
Usage: historical
2. one of the wise men from the East who visited the infant Jesus
Usage: biblical

1. of or relating to the Magi or their religious practices
Usage: historical

Examples

• The magian priests performed ancient fire rituals in Persia.
• According to tradition, three magian visitors brought gifts to Bethlehem.
• The magian traditions influenced early Persian religious practices.
• Scholars study magian texts to understand ancient beliefs.
• The magian caste held significant power in the Persian Empire.
• Ancient magian ceremonies involved elaborate rituals.
• The magian influence spread throughout the ancient world.