Phys.org·3 min read·medium
Moonlight-like fur and feathers may explain Egyptian god Thoth's two animal forms
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Sandee Oster
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Researchers have proposed that the ancient Egyptian god Thoth was represented by both an ibis and a baboon because both animals possess fur or feathers that reflect moonlight. This finding may resolve a long-standing debate regarding the deity's dual animal forms.
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