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Thoth Holding the Eye Of Horus

Reproduction of a detail from a 20th Dynasty hieratic papyrus found in a tomb near Medinet Habu.

About the Artwork

Reproduction of a detail from a 20th Dynasty hieratic papyrus found in a tomb near Medinet Habu.

Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing, is shown in his baboon form holding an Eye of Horus symbol. This refers to an ancient myth describing a battle between Horus and Set in which Horus´ right eye was torn out. Thoth magically restored Horus' eye, at which point it was given the name “Wadjet” meaning “whole”.

Reproduction Details

Object Type

Papyrus

Date

Dynasty 20

Findspot

Medinet Habu

Current Location

British Museum

People

Deities

Thoth (Djhutey)

Art Ref

DP012

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