There are many names for mages. We can call them wizards, witches, wizards, soothsayers, prophets, etc.

Magicians are people who can do magic, whether it's the kind of magic taught by Professor Dumbledore at a wizarding school, a trick like the incantations recited by a village wizard, or the kind performed by stage escape artist Houdini.

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Such magical magicians exist in various cultures around the world.

They can fly high in the sky, disappear suddenly, or conjure a bouquet of flowers from the air.

They claim to have magical powers and can use many tricks.

While we can't cover all magic in the world, we've listed a few basic categories here.

Legendary Magicians The most legendary magicians are those who appear in myths and stories, and nothing can trouble them.

They can fly in the air, appear and disappear in two different places at the same time, conjure up what they want, shape-shift, turn into animals, etc. They can also predict the future, cure diseases, and travel through time and space.

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Some legendary magicians are also very knowledgeable about curses and poisons.

But this is not required, and many times all they need to do is wave a magic wand or recite a spell.

Stories of legendary magicians date back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, when magical rituals were part of everyday cultural life.

People never tire of hearing stories about magicians with magical powers.

In the time of King Cheops (2600 BC), the story about the legendary magician Cargamemnon was very popular.

Once, a woman accidentally dropped the jewelry she was wearing on her head into the lake in the palace. Cargamemnon chanted a few spells and split the lake in half, and got the lost gem. The woman was very happy.

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In ancient Greek literature, legendary magicians were usually women.

The witch Ses and her niece can both turn people into beasts, rejuvenate people, and predict the future.

The Roman poet Virgil tells the story of the magician Maurice.

Maurice can move crops from one field to another, turn himself into a wolf, and bring people back to life.

In the Middle Ages, the most famous magicians were as famous as the heroic kings, beautiful maidens and nobles of mythology.

Among them, King Arthur's advisor Merlin is the most famous.

His miraculous ability can turn day into night, deploy troops in an instant, predict the future, and transform into many human or animal shapes.

The Italian legend "The Legend of Orlando" written in 1516 tells the story of these magicians, who fight against each other, each hoping to defeat the other.

In one myth, the magician Atlante cast a spell on a knight named Astolph (that is, the hippogriff rider). As a result, the knight changed in the eyes of different people.

Became different things, sometimes a beast, sometimes a giant or a bird.

Later, another female magician, Melissa, turned herself into Atlante in order to rescue another magician who was bewitched.

Today's readers also have their own favorite legendary magicians, who are no less impressive than the ancient magicians.

Like all great magicians, these contemporary magicians have the ability to shapeshift.

Of course, these wizards can all be found at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry when school is in session.

The oldest magicians in the history of shamanism are tribal magicians. They are also called medicine experts or shamans.

Many shamans are doctors, priests or experts in the supernatural.

They began practicing this as a profession more than 30,000 years ago, and it still exists in many cultures today.

In many tribal societies, the status of the shaman is second only to the chief of the tribe.

Their responsibilities include: treating diseases, predicting the future, communicating with the supernatural world, and ensuring adequate food supply during hunting, fishing, and planting.

They are also responsible for finding missing people, determining the whereabouts of thieves, and protecting the village from enemy destruction.

Shamans make amulets, perform magical rituals, perform curses, and learn about herbs, plants, and minerals.

They are also responsible for protecting the tribe's myths and traditions from generation to generation.

In some cultures, the position of shaman is hereditary; in others, the successor is appointed by the current cultivator.

Sometimes shamans appear to be just like ordinary people, but they suddenly become enlightened due to dreams or other special experiences.

At this time, he will return to nature and live alone, just like a wild beast.

This process usually lasts several months or weeks, during which time he gradually learns to control his superpowers.

Generally speaking, he goes on hunger strike during this period.

According to ancient legends and traditions, such a shaman would receive revelation through dreams in which his guardian spirit or animal would give him guidance, telling him about his abilities that he did not know he had, his future destiny, and the role he would play in society.

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Then he would return to the crowd and start a new life.

It is believed that shamans receive this ability from ancestors or animal spirits.

In a trance, these souls would enter his body.

Shamanic rituals are also part of tribal life.