collection The Encyclopedia of the Dead, "Simon Magus", retells the confrontation between Simon and Peter agreeing with the account in the Acts of Peter, and provides an additional alternative ending in which Simon asks to be buried alive in order to be resurrected three days later (after which his body is found putrefied). See also Apollonius of Tyana Jesus of Nazareth John the Baptist List of messiah claimants List of people who have claimed to be Jesus Saints and levitation Simon Magus in popular culture Elymas Bar-Jesus References Bibliography . . . External links 1st-century Romans Ancient Christians involved in controversies Christian occultists Deal with the Devil Simon the Magus People in Acts of the Apostles Saint Peter Samaritan culture and history Simony Tribe of Dan 1st-century people Flight folklore Magi Simon Magus