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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'' lie with demons and come to men in the dark of night to suck life and strength from their bodies. They may sometimes go so far as to kill anyone even assumed to be ''maegi'', as to prevent her 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}}  
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A '''''maegi''''' is a woman of [[Essos]] who practices [[bloodmagic]].{{ref|asos|19}} According to [[Mirri Maz Duur]], the word means "wise".{{ref|agot|72}}  
  
==Known or reputed ''Maegi''==
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The bloodmagic of ''maegi'' is hated, mistrusted, and forbidden by the [[Dothraki]], who claim that the ''maegi'' lie with demons and come to men in the dark of night to suck life and strength from their bodies. They may sometimes go so far as to kill anyone even assumed to be ''maegi'', as to prevent her 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}}
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The Dothraki also use the word to refer to other types of magic practitioners, such as the [[warlocks]] of [[Qarth]] and the [[Undying Ones]].{{Ref|aCoK|48}}{{ref|ACOK|63}}
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==Known or reputed ''maegi''==
 
* [[Mirri Maz Duur]], a [[godswife]] of the [[Great Shepherd]]
 
* [[Mirri Maz Duur]], a [[godswife]] of the [[Great Shepherd]]
* [[Maggy|Maggy the Frog]]
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* [[Maggy|Maggy the Frog]], a fortune teller once established in [[Lannisport]]
 
* [[Yna]], a prostitute at the [[Happy Port]] in [[Braavos]]
 
* [[Yna]], a prostitute at the [[Happy Port]] in [[Braavos]]
  
==References and Notes==
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==References==
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[[Category:Blood magic]]
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[[Category:Magic]]
 
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Revision as of 01:39, 25 September 2020

A maegi is a woman of Essos who practices bloodmagic.[1] According to Mirri Maz Duur, the word means "wise".[2]

The bloodmagic of maegi is hated, mistrusted, and forbidden by the Dothraki, who claim that the maegi lie with demons and come to men in the dark of night to suck life and strength from their bodies. They may sometimes go so far as to kill anyone even assumed to be maegi, as to prevent her from cursing them with evil magic. Maegi often show a remarkable capability of telling one's future, usually from a drop of blood.[3]

The Dothraki also use the word to refer to other types of magic practitioners, such as the warlocks of Qarth and the Undying Ones.[4][5]

Known or reputed maegi

References