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The '''Temple of Thoth''' was a temple situated in [[Hermopolis]] dedicated to | [[File:ACO Temple of Thoth Entrance.jpg|thumb|250px|The Temple of Thoth]] | ||
The '''Temple of Thoth''' was a temple situated in [[Hermopolis]] dedicated to [[Thoth]], the [[Egyptian mythology|Egyptian god]] of magic and writing. | |||
During the mid-1st century BCE, Thoth was replaced by [[Hermes Trismegistus]] as the patron god of the city on the orders of [[Berenike]], the Nomarch of the [[Faiyum Oasis]]. | ==History== | ||
During the mid-1st century BCE, Thoth was replaced by [[Hermes Trismegistus]] as the patron god of the city on the orders of [[Berenike]], the Nomarch of the [[Faiyum Oasis]]. Berenike wrote a letter of commendation to the temple's inhabitants, extending her thanks for embracing Hermes and promised they would be well compensated.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "Commendation from the Nomarch of Faiyum"</ref> The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] visited the temple around 48 BCE and found a [[Papyrus Puzzle]] inside it.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – Papyrus Puzzle: "Thoth's Secret"</ref> | |||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The Temple of Thoth in game is based on the {{wiki|Abu_Simbel_temples|Great Temple of Ramesses II}} at Abu Simbel. Its concept art also combines elements from both the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Small Temple of Nefertari. The real temple had a different appearance and while there are reference sources,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=15722|title= Hermopolis Temple of Thoth - Ancient Temple in Egypt in Lower Egypt (North)|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224060155/https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=15722|archivedate=24 February 2013|author="AlexHunger"|date=31 October 2006|publisher=''The Megalithic Portal''|accessdate=26 June 2020}}</ref> the choice to depict it the way it is in game was probably deliberate as to represent the famous Abu Simbel complex. However, in reality, the complex was abandoned and mostly under sand by the 6th century BC. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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ACO Hermopolis Concept Art - Martin Deschambault.jpg|Concept art | |||
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==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Landmarks in Haueris Nome]] | |||
[[Category:Temples]] | [[Category:Temples]] | ||
[[ | [[fr:Temple de Thot]] | ||
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The Temple of Thoth was a temple situated in Hermopolis dedicated to Thoth, the Egyptian god of magic and writing.
History[edit | edit source]
During the mid-1st century BCE, Thoth was replaced by Hermes Trismegistus as the patron god of the city on the orders of Berenike, the Nomarch of the Faiyum Oasis. Berenike wrote a letter of commendation to the temple's inhabitants, extending her thanks for embracing Hermes and promised they would be well compensated.[1] The Medjay Bayek of Siwa visited the temple around 48 BCE and found a Papyrus Puzzle inside it.[2]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The Temple of Thoth in game is based on the Great Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel. Its concept art also combines elements from both the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Small Temple of Nefertari. The real temple had a different appearance and while there are reference sources,[3] the choice to depict it the way it is in game was probably deliberate as to represent the famous Abu Simbel complex. However, in reality, the complex was abandoned and mostly under sand by the 6th century BC.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Notes from Bayek's travels: "Commendation from the Nomarch of Faiyum"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Papyrus Puzzle: "Thoth's Secret"
- ↑ "AlexHunger" (31 October 2006). Hermopolis Temple of Thoth - Ancient Temple in Egypt in Lower Egypt (North). The Megalithic Portal. Archived from the original on 24 February 2013. Retrieved on 26 June 2020.