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Thoth the Ibis

Mythology
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

God of wisdom, writing, and the moon, depicted as an ibis or baboon

Detailed Definition
Thoth, “the thrice-great,” invented writing, mediated disputes, and recorded the Weighing of the Heart. He is the scribe of the gods. In poetry, he symbolizes intellect, the power of the written word, and the lunar light of reason—frequently used in scholarly or mediating contexts on knowledge and balance.
Example
Example in poetry:
A scholarly verse: "Thoth the Ibis records the Weighing of the Heart, scribe of truth"; In lunar poetry: "Thoth the Ibis measures time, his beak marking the moon’s phases"; Another line: "Inventor of writing, Thoth the Ibis gives humans the gift of memory"; A symbolic use: "My wisdom is Thoth the Ibis—measured, recorded, eternal"; In lyrical tone: "Stars reflect in Thoth the Ibis’s eyes, mapping the heavens"; A devotional poem: "O Thoth the Ibis, let your pen inscribe my name among the wise".
Additional Notes
Thoth the Ibis is the god of wisdom, writing, and the moon, depicted as an ibis or baboon—his sacred bird links him to marshes and lunar cycles—poets can use Thoth to explore mediation (he reconciled Horus and Set), the scribe as cosmic arbiter, or the ibis as symbol of thoughtful silence.
Also Known As
Thoth the Moon God Djehuty
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