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
- syncretized with
- Moses
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“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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