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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
In ancient times, it was believed that Chaldeans were skilled in astronomy. The reputation of Chaldeans for possessing magical powers became so widespread that the name "Chaldean" became synonymous with the word magician.<ref>{{Cite|url=https://archive.org/details/reportsofmagicia07thomuoft/page/n21/mode/2up|title=The Reports of the Magicians and Astrologers of Nineveh and Babylon in the British Museum, Vol II.|author=Thompson, R. Campbell|site=Internet Archive}}</ref> Due to the nature of the Cathedral City as the origin of magic, it is likely why it became known as Chaldea. | In ancient times, it was believed that Chaldeans were skilled in astronomy. The reputation of Chaldeans for possessing magical powers became so widespread that the name "Chaldean" became synonymous with the word magician.<ref>{{Cite|url=https://archive.org/details/reportsofmagicia07thomuoft/page/n21/mode/2up|title=The Reports of the Magicians and Astrologers of Nineveh and Babylon in the British Museum, Vol II.|author=Thompson, R. Campbell|site=Internet Archive}}</ref> Due to the nature of the Cathedral City as the origin of all magic, it is likely why it became known as Chaldea. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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