Thoth
God of Intelligence and Wisdom
God presiding over Scribes and magicians.  One of the most ancient of all the gods Thoth is the lunar counter part of the sun god Ra.  Thoth has been credited with the creation of the secret mysteries, the hieroglyphs, astrology, astronomy,  He is the God of Wisdom and Intelligence.  Most commonly depicted as a man with the head of an Ibis bird he is also depicted as a baboon.  Many regard Thoth as the mightiest of all the gods.  It was Thoth's wisdom that Tricked Ra into allowing the new gods to be born from his Mother Nut.  Thoth is also the arbitrator and councilor of the gods.  He is a strong ally of Horus as well as Isis.  He is also a strong protector of his sisters Ma'at (Goddess of Truth), and Seshat ( Goddess of History and the library).  He Protects both  .  Thoth plays an important role in the Hall of Judgment (hall of two truths or hall of Ma'at).  Here It is Thoth that Is in charge of the scale where the heart is weighed against the feather of truth.  As Anubis places the Heart on the Scale it is Thoth that makes sure the Scale is working correct.  Thoth then writes the name of the departed down with the results.  It has also been known for Thoth to change the verdict and grant the departed lenience if a situation calls for it.  Thoth is also the God of Magick and has been linked to Hermes of the Greeks.  But unlike Hermes Thoth is not just a messenger of the Gods he plays a very critical role and at many times sways Ra to do his will.    Thoth is perhaps one of the most underrated Gods in the Egyptian Pantheon.
    Thoth is also a title of High Priest in pre dynasty and old kingdom egypt.  In some stories Thoth is a title of Osiris the two becoming separate very early on in Egyptian history.  In some legends it is Osiris that teaches the secret mysteries and the art of writing which gives some support to the link.
 
 
 
Sacred Symbol Family Association
Ibis bird
Baboon
Ankh
 
Son of Nut
Son of Geb
Son of Ptah
Son of Sekhmet
Brother of Nephthys
Brother of Set
Brother of Horus the elder
Brother of Ra
 
Osiris
Moon
 


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