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Tis the season fam, so Merry Christmas! I'm seeking sources which validate and invalidate the Syriac Orthodox tradition claiming there were 12 Wise Men not 3 (the 3, IMHO, were the First Presidency of the time) According to various Christian traditions, the names of the Magi are: Western Christian tradition: Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar. These names are based on a 6th-century manuscript and were popularized in the 8th-century hymn "Veni Redemptor Gentium". Syriac Orthodox tradition: The 12 Magi are often listed with the following names: Hormizd, Yazdandar, Peroz, Hor, Basan, Karsudan, Megundar, Rashtin, Saharnaz, Mehrou, and Ahraks. (Source: "The Syriac Infancy Gospel" and other Syriac Orthodox texts) Armenian Apostolic tradition: The Magi are sometimes listed with the names: Kagpha, Badadilma, and Badadakhariba. (Source: "The Armenian Infancy Gospel") Ethiopian Orthodox tradition: The Magi are sometimes listed with the names: Hor, Karsudan, and Basan. (Source: "The Ethiopian Infancy Gospel") Please note that these names are not universally accepted and may vary across different Christian traditions. I've gathered some sources on the ancestry and descendants of the 12 Magi, including various traditions, rumors, and theories. Please note that the historicity and accuracy of these sources vary. Verified Sources and Peer-Reviewed Research: Syriac Orthodox Church traditions: The Syriac Orthodox Church has maintained oral traditions about the 12 Magi, including their ancestry and descendants. However, these traditions are not well-documented in written sources. (Source: "The Syriac Orthodox Church: A Brief Introduction" by His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas) Armenian Apostolic Church traditions: Similar to the Syriac Orthodox Church, the Armenian Apostolic Church has its own traditions about the Magi, including their ancestry and descendants. (Source: "The Armenian Apostolic Church" by Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan) Unsubstantiated Sources, Rumors, and Theories: The "Book of the Bee": This 13th-century Syriac manuscript contains a list of the 12 Magi, along with their supposed ancestry and descendants. However, the accuracy of this source is uncertain. (Source: "The Book of the Bee" translated by E. A. W. Budge) The "Chronicle of Zuqnin": This 8th-century Syriac manuscript mentions the 12 Magi and their supposed roles in the early Christian church. However, this source is not widely accepted as historically accurate. (Source: "The Chronicle of Zuqnin" translated by A. Harrak) Online forums and genealogy websites: Various online forums and genealogy websites claim to provide information on the ancestry and descendants of the 12 Magi. However, these sources are often unsubstantiated and lack academic credibility. Rumors and Theories: Descent from the royal families of ancient Mesopotamia: Some theories suggest that the 12 Magi were descended from the royal families of ancient Mesopotamia, such as the Assyrian or Babylonian dynasties. Connection to the biblical Magi: Some rumors propose that the 12 Magi were connected to the biblical Magi, such as the Magi mentioned in the book of Esther. Descendants among modern-day Christian communities: Some theories suggest that the descendants of the 12 Magi can be found among modern-day Christian communities in the Middle East, such as the Assyrian or Armenian communities.