Ancient Egyptian Gods: Who Is Thoth?

THOTH 

Thoth Ibis Headed Ancient Egyptian God of Writing
THOTH carries a writing palette

Keywords: WRITING * SCIENCE * LEARNING

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Thoth is depicted several ways
1. As a Human with the head of an Ibis Bird
2. As an Ape with the head of a Dog

Accessories:
Sometimes wears a 'crown' with a moon in it
Sometimes carries a writer's toolkit or palette

Qualities: FAIRNESS * GOOD INTENTIONS

Attributes:
It is said that THOTH invented hieroglyphics and writing, astronomy, geometry, surgery, medicine, magic, music, drawing and soothsaying.

Legacy: 
The Magic Book of Thoth. Some say Thoth left behind a great book of magic, filled with spells that could control not only the environment, but the other Egyptian gods as well.


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