The Magi ( Majousha) in Aramaic Tradition

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The Journey and Their Mode of Travel:

• Syriac texts emphasize that the Magi came on horses, not camels. Horses were symbols of royal authority and swiftness, aligning with their role as emissaries of a kingly mission.
• This detail contrasts with Western Nativity scenes that traditionally depict camels.

2. Timing of Their Visit:

• Syriac and broader Eastern traditions suggest the Magi visited Jesus when he was a toddler, not a newborn.
• The star (ܟܘܟܒܐ) is often interpreted in Syriac tradition as leading them to a house rather than the manger (Matthew 2:11).

3. The Twelve Names of the Magi:

• According to Syriac tradition, there were twelve Magi, each representing different regions of the East.
• Names (examples from Syriac manuscripts):
  1. Hormizd
  2. Yazdegerd
  3. Peroz
  4. Dadharses
  5. Shabur
  6. Ardachshir
  7. Mihryar
  8. Narsai
  9. Ashkhen
  10. Tirdat
  11. Anushirwan
  12. Satarbukh
• These names reflect their possible Persian and Aramaic cultural affiliations.

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