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− | A | + | A ''Maegi'' is a woman of [[Essos]] who practices blood magic.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], various Daenerys chapters; and also [[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 19|Chapter 19 (Tyrion III)]], according to [[Kevan Lannister]]</ref> 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. ''Maegi'' often show a remarkable capability of telling one's future, usually from a drop of blood.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], various Cersei chapters; also [[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 34|Chapter 34 (Cat of the Canals)]]</ref> According to Mirri Maz Duur, the word means "wise".<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 72|Chapter 72]], Daenerys X, page 667</ref> The [[Dothraki]] may sometimes go so far as to kill anyone even assumed to be ''Maegi'', as to prevent them from 'cursing' them. |
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Revision as of 04:32, 20 September 2012
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. 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] The Dothraki may sometimes go so far as to kill anyone even assumed to be Maegi, as to prevent them from 'cursing' them.
Some people reputed to be Maegi in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
References and Notes
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, various Daenerys chapters; and also A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19 (Tyrion III), according to Kevan Lannister
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, various Cersei chapters; also A Feast for Crows, Chapter 34 (Cat of the Canals)
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 72, Daenerys X, page 667