I don't know too many ordinary people with magical powers Ron. A sword swinging dynamo who, you know, fulfills all the sword swinging "prophecies" of the OT probably would have faired better as a tale - particularly to jews. Trouble is, it would be difficult for the peddler of such nonsense to explain why none of the tangibles in the narrative had materialized. Which is why the dealer of intangible magical services makes for such a long lasting and pervasive narrative, imho. Even between two fictional characters, say Merlin and Arthur - Merlins the showstopper, aint he.
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