@merikare_: The Cult of Thoth was an influential ancient Egyptian priesthood centered in Hermopolis Magna (Khmunu), dedicated to the god of wisdom, writing, science, and magic. As keepers of knowledge, they functioned as scribes, astronomers, and magicians, particularly popular during the Late Period, where they mummified millions of ibises in his honor. Center of Worship: The primary center was Khmunu (Hermopolis Magna), often called the "City of Hermes" by the Greeks because they identified Thoth with Hermes.Role and Purpose: The cult represented the intellectual backbone of Egypt, managing record-keeping, law, and engineering. They worshipped Thoth as the "scribe of the gods" who maintained balance.Animal Veneration: Worshippers mummified millions of ibis birds and baboons (both sacred to Thoth) in specialized necropolises around Hermopolis and Memphis.Iconography: The cult depicted Thoth with an ibis head or as a baboon, often holding the moon's crescent.Significance: While primarily a local cult in early times, it grew in influence through the Ptolemaic period, with worshippers praying for proficiency in writing and knowledge. The later Hellenistic tradition merged Thoth with Hermes to form Hermes Trismegistus, blending the Egyptian cult's focus on magical and scientific knowledge with Greek philosophy. #pourtoi #folklore #thoth #kemetic #ancientegypt

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