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Thoth was the Egyptian god of knowledge, secrets, writing, and scribes; while Horus was the god of the living Pharaoh, rulers, law, war, young men, light, the sun and much else at times.

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What did Thoth do with his five extra days?

Thoth gave them to Nut so that she could have her children; Osiris, Isis, Set, Horus the Elder, and Nephthys.


Was thoth a chief if gods?

Thoth was not a chief of Egyptian gods, he was a scribe and adviser to the Egyptian gods and goddesses. The chief gods were Horus, Ra, and Osiris.


Why were the priests upset that Hatshepsut's priestesses wore the masks of Horus and Thoth?

As Thoth and Horus were traditional male deities, a female priestess waring there masks would brake that tradition. I assume you refer to "His Majesty, Queen Hatshepsut" by Dorothy Sharp Carter.


What did thoth do with the extra fivev days?

Thoth gave those days to Nut so she could have her children, Osiris, Isis, Set, Nephthys and Horus the Elder.


Which Egyptian god had a head of a hawk?

Thoth. He was also shown as a full ibis, or sometimes as baboon.


What Egyptian god advised Isis to hide her son?

The Egyptian god who advised Isis to hide her son, Horus, was Thoth. Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing, provided guidance to Isis during her struggles to protect Horus from the wrath of his uncle, Set. To ensure Horus's safety and future, Isis followed Thoth's advice and concealed him in the Nile marshes. This act was part of her larger efforts to safeguard her son and ultimately secure his rightful place as the ruler of Egypt.


Did Horus cut Isis's head off in Egyptology?

Not really that I know of, but in The Red Pyramid, by Rick Riordan, Thoth claims that Horus did decapitate Isis while battling Set.


What area of Egypt did thoth rule?

Thoth did not rule Egypt, he was the Egyptian god of wisdom and often adviser to Horus, Isis, Ra, Osiris and others. He was also scribe to the gods and goddesses.


Did the Egyptian god thoth have any kids?

Yes; both Seshat and Ma'at were regarded as wives of Thoth, but Seshat was also regarded as his daughter.


Was King Khufu devoted to polytheism?

Yes. He worship many gods including Ra, Horus, Set, and Thoth.


What did thoth do in the extra five days?

He gave them to Nut so Horus the Elder, Osiris, Set, Isis and Nephthys could be born.


What were ra's sons called?

Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god, had several sons, the most notable of whom were Horus, Set, and Thoth. Horus was often associated with kingship and the sky, while Set represented chaos and disorder. Thoth was the god of wisdom, writing, and knowledge. Each of these deities played significant roles in Egyptian mythology and religious practices.