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It is necessary that we say something here about Magic. It is so linked to astrology, being its near relative, that whoever professes magic without astrology does nothing and is completely off track. Suidas is of the opinion that magic took its origin and name from the Magusaei. The common opinion, which Porphyry and Apuleius agree with, is that it is a Persian name. In that language, Magos signifies nothing more than a wise man or a philosopher. Thus, magic, containing both natural philosophy and mathematics, joins together the forces and bonds of all religions, uniting itself with Goetia and Theurgy. For this reason, magic is generally divided into Natural and Ceremonial. Natural Magic is considered to be nothing other than the chief power of all the natural sciences. Therefore, it is called the peak and perfection of natural philosophy, and is indeed its active part. By the assistance of natural forces and faculties, through their mutual and timely application, it performs things that are above human reason. The Ethiopians and Indians were the greatest authors of magic, as they had a great supply of all sorts of stones and herbs conducive to it.