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Thoth

Ibis-headed god of writing, magic, and the calendar. Inventor of hieroglyphs and scribe of the gods.

Thoth · Research archive

At a glance

traditionEgyptian
domainsWisdom, writing, knowledge, the moon

History, context & interpretation

Mythology and identity

Ibis-headed god of writing, magic, and the calendar. Inventor of hieroglyphs and scribe of the gods.

Attributed roles

In Egyptian traditions, Thoth is associated with Wisdom, writing, knowledge, the moon. Different periods and sources may describe these roles differently.

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