Magi

• In ancient history, a Magi was a priest of Zoroastrianism, a religion that originated in the western part of Iran.
  The Magi were known for their knowledge of astrology, magic, and other esoteric arts.
  The word magus comes from the Old Persian word maguš, which means "one of the tribe" or "one who has power".

• In Christianity, the Magi are the three wise men who visited Jesus after his birth, bringing him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
  They are also called the Three Kings or the Three Astrologers.
  The word magi in this context comes from the Greek word μάγοι (magoi), which means "magicians" or "astrologers".

• In manga and anime, Magi is a series written and illustrated by Shinobu Ohtaka.
  It is a fantasy adventure story that follows the adventures of Aladdin, a young boy who possesses a magical flute that can summon a powerful djinn named Ugo.
  The story is inspired by the Arabian Nights and other myths and legends from various cultures.

No, Magi are not the same as Kings.
Magi is a term that refers to a group of people who practiced astrology, magic, and other occult sciences in ancient times.
Kings are rulers of a territory or a people who have political and military authority.
Magi and Kings are different in their social status, profession, and religious beliefs.

According to the Gospel of Matthew, the only biblical source that mentions the Magi, they came from the east to worship the child who was born king of the Jews.
They followed a star that led them to Bethlehem, where they found Jesus with his mother Mary.
They offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and then returned to their own country by another way.
Matthew does not specify the number, names, or origin of the Magi, nor does he call them kings.

However, later Christian tradition and legend expanded the story of the Magi and gave them various identities and attributes.
Some sources claimed that they were three in number, based on the three gifts they brought.
Others assigned them names, such as Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar, and described them as representatives of different regions and races.
Some also associated them with kingship, either by interpreting the Old Testament prophecies of kings bringing gifts to the Messiah, or by claiming that they were converted to Christianity and later became kings of their lands.

Therefore, the Magi and the Kings are not the same, but they have been conflated and confused in some Christian traditions and artistic representations.
The Magi were originally astrologers who sought the newborn king of the Jews, while the Kings were later inventions who symbolized the universal recognition and homage of Jesus as the Son of God.