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Thoth In The Form of a Baboon Replica Statue; handmade out of a durable resin.

Thoth (known as Thoth the Atlantean), the ibis headed, was the Egyptian god of wisdom and writing. As Thoth was a god of the moon, his baboons were often shown wearing the crescent moon on their head. The baboon had several other funerary roles. Baboons were said to guard the first gate of the underworld. In Chapter 155 of the Book of the Dead, four baboons were described as sitting as the corners of a pool of fire in the Afterlife. One of the Four Sons of Horus, Hapy, had the head of a baboon and protected the lungs of the deceased.

Later Thoth became the representation of Ra in the afterlife, seen at the judgement of the dead in the 'Halls of the Double Ma'at' or as is known in his tablets as the 'Hall of Amenti'. Thoth was the scribe to the gods and husband of Ma'at. He recorded the results of the weighing of a spirits heart against the feather of Ma'at. He is also credited with the invention of astronomy, geometry and medicine. he was the master of magic. Later he incarnated as the great Magician Hermes.

Approximate Size: 4 in. High

Please note that color, shape and details of the baboon may slightly differ from the photo shown here. Photo is just for display.