Tot-Hermes

deity Egyptian single tradition · 1

Tot-Hermes is the Egyptian messenger and scribe of the gods. He is credited with inventing letters, various arts of peace and war, and philosophy. Artapanus of Alexandria identified Moses with Tot-Hermes.

When

Attested period
-300 – 2020
Historical notes
Appears in a history of the Jews by Artapanus of Alexandria.

Relationships

co occurs with
Ineffable Name, God, Isis, Apis, Musaeus, Ibis
syncretized with
Moses

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“identify Moses with Tot-Hermes (the Egyptian messenger and scribe of the gods, who invented the letters, the various arts of peace and of war, as well as philosophy)”

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