Sages - People

People

  • Sage (Sophos), a Stoic wise person and/or figure
  • Rishi, a Hindu seer of Vedic hymns or divine human being
  • Spiritual teacher, including teachers of mysticism or clergy or religious leaders
  • Wise old man, a kind, wise, paternal figure, often archetypal or stereotypical

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