Originally, as the Levites were a tribe of priests among the Israelites, the later Magi were the tribe of priests among the Medes according to Herodotus.
Awali, kama Walawi walivyokuwa kabila la kikuhani la Waisraeli, mamajusi wa baadaye walikuwa ni kabila la kihuhani la Wamidiani kwa mujibu wa Herodotus.