𐎶𐎦𐎢𐏁

Old Persian

Etymology

Generally assumed to be borrowed from Old Median (only found as a title? of persons that are also identified as Mede). Cognate of Avestan 𐬨𐬊𐬖𐬎 (moγu) but probably not of Avestan 𐬨𐬀𐬔𐬀 (maga) (cognate with Sanskrit मघ (magha, “gift”)).

Proper noun

𐎶𐎦𐎢𐏁 (m-gu-u-š /Maguš/) m

1. The meaning of this term is uncertain. (magūš) It is a hapax legomenon known only from the Behistun inscription where it is used as a title (?) of persons. Sometimes said to be the term for a Zoroastrian priest, or for a magician, or for a sub-tribe of the Medes; these interpretations are formed by Greek Μάγος and μάγος.

Descendants

• → Ancient Greek: Μάγος (Mágos)

See also

• 𐎶𐎦𐏁 (maguš, “priest”)