Thoth (from Koinē Greek: Θώθ Thṓth, borrowed from Coptic: Ⲑⲱⲟⲩⲧ Thōout, Egyptian: Ḏḥwtj, the reflex of ḏḥwtj "[he] is like the ibis") is an ancient Egyptian deity. In art, he was often depicted as a man with the head of an ibis or a baboon , animals sacred to him.

The African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis, a wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae. It is native to much of Africa, as well as small parts of Iraq, Iran and Kuwait. [1] It is especially known for its role in Ancient Egyptian religion, where it was linked to the god Thoth. The species is currently extirpated ...

The African sacred ibis was an object of religious veneration in ancient Egypt, [26] particularly associated with the deity Djehuty or otherwise commonly referred to in Greek as Thoth. He is responsible for writing, mathematics, measurement, and time as well as the moon and magic. [ 27 ]

Nov 13, 2019 · Between roughly 650 and 250 B.C., ancient Egyptians sacrificed staggering numbers of mummified ibises to Thoth, god of magic and wisdom, who was depicted with a human body and the distinctive...

Oct 15, 2018 · We now know that the sacred ibis was considered (and revered) by the Egyptians to be the earthly form of Thoth. For about a millennium starting in 1100 BC, ibises were frequently mummified as an offering to Thoth, believing that mummification would put the birds on a direct line to the afterlife.

Jul 19, 2024 · In the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian culture, the ibis, a slender wading bird with a distinctive curved beak, holds a prominent place. Revered as a sacred creature, the ibis was intricately woven into the fabric of Egyptian beliefs and …

Mar 30, 2022 · Traditionally known as abu minjal (i.e. creature of the sickle), the ibis is a scenic, non-confrontational companion of Egyptian farmers; it lingers in the marshlands, preying on unwanted critters from earthworms and insects to frogs and other invertebrates.

Feb 6, 2025 · The sacred ibis was deeply revered in ancient Egypt, primarily due to its association with Thoth, the god of wisdom, knowledge, writing, and mathematics. Thoth, often depicted with the head of an ibis, played a crucial role in Egyptian mythology as the divine scribe and mediator.

The sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopica), of southern Arabia and Africa south of the Sahara and formerly of Egypt, was sacred to the ancient Egyptians. It is about 75 cm (30 inches) long, white with black in its wings, and has dark plumes on the lower back…

Jul 27, 2024 · The sacred ibis, a bird native to Egypt, became intricately interwoven with Thoth’s divine essence. Its long beak was seen as a symbol of Thoth’s writing tools, and its sharp intellect and ability to navigate the skies mirrored his mastery of knowledge and celestial wisdom.