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Egyptian Amethyst IBIS (Thoth - The god of Wisdom related) Amulet Late Period: 7 - 1 Century BC. Size 26 mm. - Descriptions of the type : Sacred to Thoth - the god of wisdom, scribal functions, and learning, ibises appear frequently in Egyptian cult practice. Their popularity in the first millennium BCE—reflecting the broader appeal of animal cults—is further evidenced by the thousands of ibis mummies dedicated as votive offerings in animal Necropolis (animal catacombs) across Egypt.