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Thoth Writing the Book of Thoth, Containing the Ultimate Secrets of the Universe

🏺 Egyptian MythologyHermopolis (El Ashmunein), EgyptThoth • Ra • Ma'at

The god of wisdom, Thoth, compiles his vast knowledge of magic, linguistics, and the laws of the universe into a single, terrifyingly powerful book. Hidden within the depths of the Nile and guarded by eternal serpents, the Book of Thoth grants its reader the power to command the heavens and the earth, yet carries a heavy curse for those who seek to use its power for personal gain.