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− | A '''''maegi''''' is a woman of [[Essos]] who practices blood magic. | + | A '''''maegi''''' is a woman of [[Essos]] who practices blood magic.{{ref|asos|19}} Blood magic is very powerful, but enjoys an awful and possibly well-deserved reputation. It is hated, mistrusted and forbidden by the [[Dothraki]], who claim that the ''maegi'' lay with demons. They may sometimes go so far as to kill anyone even assumed to be ''maegi'', as to prevent said ''maegi'' from 'cursing' them with evil magic. ''Maegi'' often show a remarkable capability of telling one's future, usually from a drop of blood.{{ref|affc|34}} According to [[Mirri Maz Duur]], the word means "wise".{{ref|agot|72}} |
Some people reputed to be ''maegi'' in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are: | Some people reputed to be ''maegi'' in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are: |
Revision as of 10:47, 28 May 2014
A maegi is a woman of Essos who practices blood magic.[1] Blood magic is very powerful, but enjoys an awful and possibly well-deserved reputation. It is hated, mistrusted and forbidden by the Dothraki, who claim that the maegi lay with demons. They may sometimes go so far as to kill anyone even assumed to be maegi, as to prevent said maegi from 'cursing' them with evil magic. Maegi often show a remarkable capability of telling one's future, usually from a drop of blood.[2] According to Mirri Maz Duur, the word means "wise".[3]
Some people reputed to be maegi in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
References and Notes
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19, Tyrion III.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 34, Cat Of The Canals.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 72, Daenerys X.