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Ostanes the Magician
Ostanes the magician was a Persian magi who inspired Egyptian alchemists. He accompanied Alexander the Great on his conquests. Ostanes prescribed dipping one's feet in urine in the morning to preserve one's self against detrimental charms and spells that may be cast against one by enemies.