Thoth is the ibis-headed god of ancient Egypt, the divine scribe and keeper of wisdom, credited with the invention of writing, mathematics, and magic, and with setting the calendar and the cycles of the moon. He recorded the verdict at the weighing of the heart, mediated the disputes of the gods, and kept the sacred knowledge of the world. Where there is knowledge to be preserved, a word to be written, or a working of magic to be done, Thoth is the god who presides. This hand-painted 12.5-inch statue, in black with gold detailing, gives that scholarly, magical presence a place on the altar or the writing desk, a focal point for study, writing, divination, and the pursuit of wisdom. Key Features The ibis-headed scribe. Thoth shown in his classic form, the long-beaked ibis head that marks him as god of writing and wisdom. Hand-painted black and gold. Cold-cast resin, hand-painted in black with elegant gold embellishments. A tall 12.5 inches. Roughly 12 1/2 inches tall, 5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep, a striking focal point for an altar or desk. Product Details Height: about 12 1/2 inches (approximately 12 1/2 x 5 x 3 inches) Material: cold-cast resin Finish: hand-painted black with gold detailing Form: ibis-headed Thoth Use: deity statue, altar or writing-desk focal point, study and magic SKU: ST455 Sold by Plentiful Earth The Spiritual Significance Thoth presides over everything the mind can reach. The Egyptians credited him with the invention of hieroglyphs, of mathematics and astronomy, of the measurement of time, and of magic itself, the heka by which the world is shaped through words. He was the scribe of the gods and the record-keeper at the judgment of the dead, noting down the verdict when the heart was weighed against the feather of Ma'at. As a moon god he governed the night sky and the reckoning of months, and as the patron of scribes he stood behind every act of writing in a civilization that held the written word to be sacred. On a modern altar, Thoth is honored for wisdom, learning, writing, and magic. Practitioners call on him before study or examinations, when beginning a piece of writing, for clear thought and good memory, for skill in divination, and for any magical working that depends on the right words. His presence suits a desk as much as an altar, the steady patron of anyone who works with knowledge. How To Use Place him on an altar or, fittingly, on a writing desk or study where his presence can preside over your work. Welcome him by cleaning the statue, holding it, and speaking his name and your hopes; a first offering of incense, a written word, or a candle is traditional. Call on him before study, writing, or divination by lighting a candle and stating your aim clearly. Honor him through the work itself; writing for him, keeping a journal, or studying are devotions he welcomes, since the written word is his domain. Keep the space clean and offerings fresh, and dust the statue gently with a soft cloth. Pairs Well With Egyptian Goddess Isis Statue, 13 Inch Isis and Thoth are both great magicians of the Egyptian pantheon. Anubis Egyptian God Statue, 12 Inches who stands with Thoth at the weighing of the heart. Hathor Egyptian Goddess Statue, 11 Inches to round out an Egyptian devotional shelf. Solid Brass Ankh, 3.5" x 6.5" the Egyptian symbol of life for the altar. Ancient Egyptian Magic by Eleanor L. Harris a practical guide to Egyptian devotion and ritual. History & Occult Background Thoth's great cult center was Hermopolis in Middle Egypt, and his sacred animals were the ibis and the baboon, both of which were mummified and offered to him in vast numbers. A body of esoteric lore gathered around his name, including the legendary Book of Thoth said to contain the deepest secrets of magic. When the Greeks came to Egypt they identified Thoth with their own Hermes and called him Hermes Trismegistus, Hermes the Thrice-Great, and under that name he became the legendary author of the Hermetic texts that shaped Western esoteric tradition for centuries. He enters modern practice through Kemetic reconstruction, ceremonial magic, and the wider Hermetic current as the god of wisdom, writing, and magic. Frequently Asked Questions Who is Thoth? He is the ibis-headed Egyptian god of wisdom, writing, magic, and the moon, the scribe of the gods and the record-keeper at the judgment of the dead. He was credited with inventing writing, mathematics, and magic itself. Why is he ibis-headed? The ibis was sacred to Thoth, its curved beak echoing the crescent moon he governed and its wading along the Nile linked to the measured, patient gathering of knowledge. He was also depicted as a baboon, his other sacred animal. What is his connection to Hermes and Hermeticism? The Greeks identified Thoth with Hermes and called him Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary author of the Hermetic texts. Through that syncretism Thoth became a foundational figure in Western esoteric and ceremonial magic. What offerings suit Thoth? Incense, candles, and above all the written word: a poem, a journal entry, or a dedicated study session are fitting devotions for the god of scribes. Some devotees keep a notebook specifically for him. How do I care for the statue? Dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the hand-painted finish and gold detail. Avoid soaking the resin; a barely damp cloth is enough for occasional cleaning.
