Definition

Noun 1. An Egyptian deity: Thoth is the ancient Egyptian god of the moon, wisdom, learning, writing, and the arts. He is traditionally depicted with the head of an ibis bird and often acts as the scribe and messenger for the other gods.

Usage

• Thoth was a central figure in Egyptian mythology, credited with inventing writing and acting as a divine record-keeper.
• In artistic representations, Thoth is frequently shown recording the outcomes of the weighing of the heart ceremony in the afterlife.

Advanced Usage

• Thoth as a symbolic figure: In esoteric and philosophical traditions, Thoth (sometimes equated with the Greek Hermes Trismegistus) symbolizes hidden knowledge, magic, and the mediation between the divine and mortal realms.
  • The concept of Hermeticism is often linked to the legendary wisdom of Thoth.

Variants and Related Words

• Thoth is the most common transliteration of the Egyptian deity's name. Other historical variants include Djehuty (from the original Egyptian) and the Greek form Theuth.

Synonyms

• Deity, god.
• Scribe, recorder.
• (In comparative mythology) Hermes, Mercury (as gods of communication and writing).

Related Concepts

• Ibisthoth: A term sometimes used to specifically reference his ibis-headed form.
• Hermes Trismegistus: A Hellenistic fusion of the Egyptian god Thoth and the Greek god Hermes, associated with mystical writings and alchemy.

Noun

1. Egyptian Moon deity with the head of an ibis; god of wisdom and learning and the arts; scribe of the gods