Hri:Djehuty
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Name
Djehuty (jeh-hoo-tee)
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Leader
Names - Alternate
Thoth, Tehuti, Tahuti, Zehuti, Techu, Thot, Thout
Appearance
Often shown as an ibis or ibis-headed man, or as a baboon.
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Parents
Consorts
His consorts are alternately Ma'at, Netjeret of Truth and Order;
or Seshat, patroness of recordkeeping, libraries and the foundation of buildings.
Children
None.
Epithets
- "Scribe of Ma'at in the Company of the Gods"
- "Lord of Ma'at"
- "Lord of Divine Words"
- "Three Times Great, Great"
Roles
Djehuty both oversees and records the result of the weighing of the heart of the dead in the Hall of Judgement. He acts as an intercessor in disputes between gods, such as during the Contendings of Heru-sa-Aset and Set.
Djehuty stands at the side of the scales in the Hall of Two Truths to record the verdict which Yinepu delivers after weighing the deceased's heart against the feather of Ma'at.
Djehuty is the patron of writers, teachers, accountants and all persons involved in the dissemination of knowledge, writing and/or calculation. He is also associated with the moon and considered a lunar diety.
Worship Centers
Chief shrine: Khemennu
Other Centers: Khmun
Festivals
Djehuty is often honored at lunar festivals, and at several feasts during the Kemetic year. It is also appropriate to honor Him during the five Epagomenal days, due to His mythological connection with the births of the five deities honored on these days.
Creation Story and Myths
Djehuty is the nominal head of the Ogdoad (group of eight Names of Netjer).
Djehuty is said to have invented the hieroglyphic script.
Mythology also accredits him with the creation of the 365 day calendar. Originally, according to the myth, the year was only 360 days long and Nut with sterility during these days, unable to bear children. Djehuty gambled with Iabet, the moon, for 1/72nd of its light (360/72 = 5), or 5 days, and won. During these 5 days, Nut gave birth to Heru-wer, Wesir, Set, Aset, and Nebt-het.
Art
Ancient
Modern
Offerings
Food/Drink
- Green tea
- Crackers
Items
- Pens
- Pencils
- Notebooks
- Research documents
- Ink
- Written word of any kind
Stones
Scents
- Citrus
- Woody scents
- Cinnamon
- Cloves (Anything "sharp") smelling
- Lavender
- Patchouli (Smells like old paper - comments from DjehutyDjesi & Kheretsenu)
Colours
- Yellow
- White
- Blue
- Silver
Flowers
Prayer Associations
The Names of Netjer are not static divinities like their counterparts in other cultures (i.e., Goddess of Love, God of War, Goddess of Sex, etc). They are not simply relegated to their specific spheres of influence and are therefore not powerless beyond those realms. The ancients had a healthy and regular relationship with their gods and thus asked of their particular deity anything they may have needed or wanted. However, there are many things within Djehuty's spheres of influence that He may be very proficient in helping you with:
- Attainment of knowledge or information
- Scholarly efforts (research, etc.)
- Wit and wisdom, eloquent speech
- Assistance for educators
Djehuty is also mentioned in the 42 Negative Confessions, in Purification 3:
"Hail Beaky-one, coming from Khmun (Hermopolis), I do not harbor enemies."[1]
Common Misconceptions
External Links
Categories: Netjer | Netjer, Male | Netjer, Lunar | Ibis | Baboon
