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In ancient Egyptian mythology, Thoth was the God of writing, magick, and learning. His image was that of an Ibis-headed man, and he is often depicted carrying out his duties as the scribe of the Gods. He is credited with the creation of language, numbers, and the measurement of the padssage of time. He is the husband of Ma'at, the Goddess of universal balance (law), and was believed to record the deeds of the living, which were later recounted in the Hall of Judgement, where the weighing of the soul took place after death. like Isis, he is a lunar deity.
To later Alexandrian Gnostics, he was one of the three gods making up the deity Hermes Trismegistos, or "Hermes the Thrice Great." Thoth is still considered the patron of magicians and sages, and is credited with the origin of the tarot.
Thoth
Pronunciation: Teh-hoo-tee • (noun)
Resources:
- Images
of Thoth
Thoth image Gallery - Kemet
The beliefs and practices of Kemet, a modern revival of ancient Egyptian religious practices. - Neopaganism
There are many flavors of Neopagan faiths, from faithful reconstructions of ancient religions, to witchcraft traditions and Goddess worship.
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