Literary works portray the sorcerer as a multifaceted figure whose mastery of the arcane embodies both awe and dread. In some narratives, a sorcerer manipulates natural and supernatural forces—whether by conjuring obstacles to impede a journey ([1]) or by casting spells that bring about transformative change ([2])—while in others he stands at the border between magic and religion, his practices either supplanting or complementing those of the priest ([3]). The term is also culturally specific: in certain traditions the sorcerer is consulted in matters of healing or harm ([4], [5]), whereas in epic and poetic renditions he emerges as a legendary, almost mythic figure—sometimes even a minstrel of ancient renown ([6]). In dramatic contexts, his presence evokes a potent mixture of fear, respect, and moral ambiguity, as when his dark arts invite both condemnation and reluctant admiration ([7], [8], [9]).