ACKERMANAt a glance
History, context & interpretation
What this document is
Legendary text of wisdom attributed to Thoth/Hermes. A Demotic Egyptian priestly discourse (1st–2nd c. CE) between Thoth and a disciple survives in fragments and is considered a possible Egyptian ancestor to the Hermetica. The classic 'Book of Thoth' of the Setne story remains legendary / lost.
Dating and civilization
Book of Thoth (legendary) is catalogued under Egyptian / Hermetic and is dated Attributed ancient; Demotic discourse 1st–2nd c. CE. Its recorded category is Wisdom / Magic, associated with Demotic / Greek.
Where to investigate
Legendary; related Demotic fragments in various collections
Connected traditions
This entry connects to Ra (Re), Set (Seth), Thoth, Hermes. Follow the linked deity profiles to compare stories and roles.
Sources and further reading
Historical descriptions are educational summaries. Religious traditions, scholarly interpretations and unverified claims are distinguished where possible; imagery may be illustrative rather than an artifact photograph.
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