i read Budge's Book Of The Dead and jammed out to Nile, but my love of ancient Egypt was sealed by a DMT trip that was a lot of hieroglyphic theme imagery. 😂
Hello, I really like the tshirts but I was curious if it would be possible for the graphic tees, to have the front just the graphic with esoterica on the back by the shoulders? I know you likely can't just alter made shirts but just a suggestion going forward. Love your content doc
Thanks. Any book recommendations for the Heka practitioner? I have a couple. The Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Practice by Robert Ritner Magic in ancient Egypt by Geraldine Pinch PGM & PDM Eternal Egypt: Ancient Rituals for the Modern World by Richard J. Reidy The priests of Ancient Egypt by Serge Sauneron Heka by David Rankine Ancient Egypt magical Text by J.F Borghouts
Thoth seems to be a god of higher level human things; time, language, religion, etc, as opposed to elements or more natural things like fire or death. One of the most interesting gods I've heard of.
My mom used to have a tote bag with Thoth on it. She used it to carry groceries home, deliver old clothes to the Goodwill, and bring snacks along for the family, which she served out with grace and wisdom She called it her Thoth bag
My Godfather and Friend is a long time "student" of Thoth/Hermes. He stands centre on our Altar in the Main Room in our house. He even placed a pocket version of The Art Of War on it (my friend is an ex Army Officer, and as such holds a personal synergistic view of Esoterica and Martial school of Knowledge) An excellent video as always.
If you go a little deeper into Taoism, you’ll see those subjects were always deeply linked ;) Ever seen those monks bending spears with the neck? Their understanding comes from the same place as Traditional Chinese Medicine ;)
I remember when I was really young I picked up Age of Mythology and started spamming Egypt and I would sometimes pick Thoth as my Mythical-tier god to worship because he had the meteor power and phoenixes. nearly 20 years later here I am watching an Esoterica episode all about him. Life's a wild ride, my guys.
Hey you discovered as I did - certain vidoe games are excellent methods of learning. Age of Empires was amazing too, taught me all about Empired I never heard of and really filled out the facts of some famous historical figures for me. And then there's stuff like Sim City that can teach you an intro into urban planning, politics, and environmentalism. And then there's stuff like COD2 where things I learned about were brought to life - my stepdad was a HUGE WWII buff and told me all about the North Africa campaign with troops behind the Tanks in N. Africa - and then actually playing that in a video game is quite the visceral experience!
Age of Mythology is one of the all time greats. I owe my fascination with the occult and mythology directly to a team of a few people at Ensemble studios.
Excellent video Dr Sledge. I've been studying all aspects of ancient Egypt for over 40 years now and it's just wonderful to hear someone pronounce the words Djehuty, ogdoad and hekka. I can't add anything to your scholarly presentation here except the theory that I once read that the early ancient Egyptians may have noticed the marks that the ibis makes in the mud with its bill as it forages for food - suggesting writing. Please consider doing a video on The Book of Coming Forth by Day. btw I'm convinced now that you're a fellow metalhead. Cheers from South Australia.
Great point, just noticed Egyptians highlighted the triangle made from it's gait. Their foraging also helps foster growth and as wading birds they actually WALK in the Nile hunting fish, snakes, insects.
As a student of the occult, Thoth was always one of my favorite deities from across all patheons. The progenator of knowledge, magic, and much of the lore of western religion. Plus he looks badass. I have a special place for him and Ma'at in my novel series. :)
That break in the middle there about killed me! 😂 Thanks for helping antidote the poisonous nonsense from my mind. I appreciate the way you explain things and your analogies. I find it very easy to understand. The mark of a great teacher, imho.
Mah boi Thoth! Let's go! Absolutely love this video, such a wealth of information. Thank you so much for this. Of all the gods that humanity has presented, Dhwtj is one of the few that I would absolutely be okay with existing. His whole domain of truth, knowledge, and wisdom is quite admirable for humanity. His mercy as a defense attorney when called on yet also his impartiality to be a judge is wonderful. There is an audiobook on Tehuti by Markus Carabas on Audible that I've listened to that seemed to be quite good. Keep on sharing the knowledge, Dr. Sledge. You're doing The Silver Sun's work.
Thoth does exist.. I can most certainly assure you of that my friend. I wouldn't say he is particularly easy to commune with, but if he so chooses, "The Egyptian" will come into your life when you are ready. He is there for everyone.
@@archaicsage4803 whatever you want to believe is fine. I will say, most of these 'interactions' are far away from reach of most people. I only began to have a series of psychic experiences after learning some very advanced meditation practices over some years. 'Ptah', being the first egyptian, but many more, as discussed from Crowley and others. The universe is a very very old place, best to keep an open mind about what the 'actual' possibilities truly are..
Thanks for another interesting and educational video. To me, it is interesting how many of the ideas you speak about in your videos still permeate our world and our culture. Read about the subjects you present but the people who write about them only skim the knowledge you present.
excellent post sir, i am a british occultist, and have studied it for 30 yrs. i had a vision of Thoth when i was in hospital a few years ago, i was passing in and out of consciousness due to serotonin syndrome caused by running out of my trazodone (anti depressant) he took me above the earth and whispered universal secrets in my ear, his armour shone in colours we dont have on earth. peace love and light to all. 93,93/93
Ancient Egyptians were the west Africans of today. There were many tribes residing in ancient Egypt/kemet, with the majority tribe being the Akans of Ghana today. From the Akans do you get these ancient Egyptian dietes Amun-Ra, meaning person of the amen, or man of amen. Osiris is above, pronounced osuru as is known in twi. Isis goddess of the earth, is pronounced asasi in twi, which means the ground. Twi/Akan people say Osuru ani Asasi, which means skies and earth. You can see where these deities get their names. All of these deities were from Western Africa culture, specifically the Akans who were the largest tribe in Kemet.
@@prof637 no one's interested in afrocentric pseudohistory racist conspiracy theories. The Egyptians of today are African but neither black nor white people, they're Egyptians and the same as their Ancestors. Sure there were Nubian and Greek people who worshipped Egyptian Dieties (Netjeru) but they weren't the same people as the Ancient Egyptian people.
Thank you Dr. Justin, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode of esoterica,how you cram so much information into your presentation without it just becoming a long list of facts is nothing short of astounding,being educated while simultaneously being entertained wins my admiration and appreciation,thank you very very much🙏🏻🥷❤️
I think I get it now! I interpret Thoth as having or representing a sort of Cosmic Conservatism or stabilising power, his powers of writing and mathematics allow him to record events, organise and keep track of everything. He is associated with the Moon because he is passive, which is why he always features in an important supporting character in the myths, he doesnt go out into the world and try to impose his will, he merely stands by and when things go out of balance he fixes them and makes sure everything gets back on track, which is why he heals the moon's shape, and restores Horus's eye and Osiris penis
This was an awesome video. I'm surprised there isn't more on Thoth specifically as opposed to his later Greco-Egyptian forms. When I checked the citations of Boylan's book on Google Scholar, I mostly got stuff on Hermes. Weirdly, the top result was Martin Bernal's book, which I'd love to see you cover one day. Maybe that's beyond the scope of this channel, but your nuanced approach to topics like that would be very welcome. Thanks for this awesome video!
@@seveneyedlamb It doesn't look like it from what I searched, but I recommend that you look into it. I hadn't heard anything about the Thoth-Enoch connection in an academic sense, but I could be wrong.
@@J_Z913 Hermes Trismegistus was equated with Idris, the Islamic version of Enoch, in Islamic times. The way it happened is kind of convoluted. The Quran refers to three religions as "peoples of the book", that is, people whose religion was worthy of a certain amount of respect because it was based on sacred texts passed down from a prophet. Those peoples were Jews, Christians, and "Sabians". But not long after Muhammad's death, people lost track of who "Sabian" referred to. After the Near East was conquered by the Muslims, a surviving group of polytheists around the Syrian city of Harran, who had Hermetic texts of some kind in their possession, claimed to be the Sabians, with the Hermetica as their sacred texts and Hermes Trismegistus as their prophet. So the idea that Hermes Trismegistus was a prophet started circulating in the Islamic world, and eventually he was equated with Idris. All the ins and outs of this process are detailed in The Arabic Hermes by Kevin Van Bladel (mentioned near the end of the video).
I once received an astrological card that had mine as mine (Virgo) Sept. 15 as Ma'at. I just came across this channel. It's very interesting. I study mythology and have a degree in Philosophy from Utah as well as a Teaching degree (M. Ed.) in Special Education, Teacher of Deaf and Hearing impaired. Now retired, I have returned to my research and writing project on Comparative Images of the Goddess in religion and mythology. I hope to complete a book in this lifetime. At this time I am finishing up my project on Indian (Indus Valley) mythology. Thank you for your work and offering of esoteric knowledge on this channel. When I am able, I will send some financial support. very truly, Staci
I’m glad you decided to do this! With all of the egyptomania penetrating the modem occult traditions, it’s hard to know just what the ancients believed for a layman like myself
😂😂😂 Your dry sense of humour half-way through was very much appreciated! The acting world has lost a star, it truly has. (And thank you for another informative video too!)
Just want to say that the Emerald Tablets is the most excellent wisdom text I have ever read. Doesn't matter that it is not written on a wall in Egypt. And just have to say that all sacred texts are "channeled". And, just have to say, glad I found your channel.
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this information and explaining the various etymological, symbology origins of information. Presented in this way, one can actually digest it without a bad case of indigestion, so to speak.
Great job! I was thinking about it recently, and to the extent that the use of the Ascendant was motivated by the Egyptian use of the decans, and the earliest text on the concept of the 12 houses was attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, the practice of horoscopic astrology today has to represent one of the most long lasting, pervasive, and influential instances of Hermetic doctrines influencing culture all the way into the present time.
You're absolutely right, Chris! Thoth-Hermes - and the 'occult' sciences associated with them - really has had a profound impact and it's amazing how little it gets discussed. Hope you are well and let's chat again soon!
Thank You Dr. Sledge for your amazing Channel and Scholarly documentaries. I have been watching them for several months now, and you are one of the most enjoyable educators on this topic on TH-cam. I feel I can also speak in a more educated manner on these topics as a result of your high regard for historical and anthropological accuracy. I just bought one of your Thoth shirts to support your Channel. Shana Tovah and Blessings for the New Year.
My jaw actually dropped when I saw this video. Even my mother was worried if something happened, haha! You're talking about my favourite mythological god Thoth! So cool!
I cannot express my gratitude to you for sharing your knowledge and depth into the world of Thoth. I stumbled upon your channel and I have to say, I'm overwhelmed with the many video's I've yet to see. Thank you for sharing your time and energy. Much appreciated beyond words. ❤❤❤
I really love your videos. You present such an in-depth picture of so many subjects with as little bias, as I imagine, it's possible to do. Also, I really love the subtle ways in which you throw shade. Thank you so much for providing me and millions of others information to your scholarly insight into these subjects that are so foundational to our societies, to current religion, and to the way human beings have looked at the world since they started being able to communicate about it
Thanks! So happy you called out the New age Atlantean B.S. lol . Any book recommendations for the Heka practitioner? I have a couple. The Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Practice by Robert Ritner Magic in ancient Egypt by Geraldine Pinch PGM & PDM Eternal Egypt: Ancient Rituals for the Modern World by Richard J. Reidy The priests of Ancient Egypt by Serge Sauneron Heka by David Rankine Ancient Egypt magical Text by J.F Borghouts
I've been subscribed for a long time, did so because of the titles of your videos but I haven't watched your content until now, I enjoy the history of Thoth and I enjoyed your subtle humor sir, I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Every bone in my body would be happy if you did an analysis on Apep/Apophis of Egyptian mythology. Seeing your level of analysis on such a diverse and ancient figure would be fascinating.
What a phenomenal episode, thank you Dr. Sledge for truly bringing the hammer on this one :) Surely this analysis will be written in the akashic records of Thoth the Atlantean!😬
Long time listener, first time commenter. I especially loved this video Dr. Sledge! I appreciate the time spent on the pronunciation, which has always been mysterious to me, as well as the survey of mythology and symbolism associated with this mysterious and wonderful deity. Thank you so much for your academic prowess and clear, interesting, and insightful explanation!
I find your analysis in your field to be about the best out there on TH-cam. I've tried to watch some of the folks you recommended but I prefer your channel. I really appreciate your book recommendations. I always encourage folks who are interested in esoteric studies to watch your channel.
i wear a djehuty pendant alongside one of a sistrum, so this personally means a lot that you extended upon the moon of beautiful risings, himself! thank you!!
Brilliant, frank, analysis of these ancient Egyptian ideas and you’re correct that Egypt may have been the root of all subsequent religious, exoteric and philosophical ideas.
Another great video! I feel like it would be easier to forgive the 20th century channellers if it seemed like they had done a little more homework and reading beforehand (or sometimes any at all).
@@TheEsotericaChannel So you telling me that Thoth wasnt as historically interested in manifest destiny, American exceptionalism, and white supremacy as was portrayed in "Life and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East"?
@@kenshin4113 It is pretty bad. I think the first book mostly deals with cringy manifest destiny stuff and American exceptionalism, and the second book talks a lot about how the "Pure white race" is destined to spiritually educate the "swarms of the darker races". There is good evidence he never traveled to most of the places he listed and also just made up whole cloth all of the teachings in the book. My grandmother recommended the series to me as she had read it in the 60s and it is nightmare rollercoaster.
Really brilliant video. I went to the BM* several months back for their special exhibition on Egyptian hieroglyphs and having watched your videos really appreciated how much they gave me another richness in looking at the amazing collection of artefacts and manuscripts they've gathered for it. One that stood out to me at the time that I'm sure I would have looked right past is a little leaf from the Bodleian [MS Arab. d. 221 fols 48b and 49a] that has two great little illustrations of what I think must be Thoth/Hermes Trismegistus as he has a bird head. Which made me more interested in Thoth and... here we are again! Thanks for your work - I really appreciate your rigorous approach to such a massive subject, and the jokes for a bit of leaven. *Yeah. I know. I ordinarily boycott it. I did feel guilty. But didn't stop me enjoying the hell out of the exhibition.
Oh, man, you open with a great review of the pronunciation of his name, which is exactly where my brain went as you were rolling through the introductory overview. Respect, mood-kindred.
I feel your moment of despair . AT the same time I love the screen that you put up for the moment of silence for the grief against the new age nonsense. Bravo! Thank you
Thoth was a CEO (Chief Everything Officer) of a computing company, like Apple, Microsoft, or Intel. He designed the hardware, softwares, programming languages, operating system, and all.
@@Dowlphin religion has always been a way for humans to try and understand the world around them. Just because someone compares something ancient to something modern doesn't make it disgraceful.
I love this channel so much. These videos are so well written, well presented, and well produced. And the thoroughness and commitment to veracity is the stuff younger me could only dream of
Thank you, Dr. Sledge!! Interesting parallels between Thoth and later, Hermes, in that Thoth was basically lord of the underworld (oversaw the rules) and later Hermes would be the only Greek god allowed to enter Hades and return!? Also, Hermes was the most approachable of the greek gods in how frequently he interacted with humans (becoming a mediator/messenger). Thoth had his Ankh and staff and Hermes had his caduceus staff (re-embodiment of Thoth??), with both introducing highest level spiritual knowledge/teachings. Awesome work, as usual!!
I do truly enjoy your lessons.. it is easy to keep up with you as you speak. Truly nice to hear your videos as I work. Thank you for making education easier
Your comment made me laugh! Specifically, when the screen momentarily went black and you said, "sorry I checked out there for a minute in complete despair." I really appreciate the content you create and am a fan of your channel.
Thank you veey much for an actual educational video on thoth! I learned more in 10 minutes than any "emerald tablets of Thoth the atlantean" video could ever hope to live up to. Again, your education, dedication, and dictation serve you and the internet public well. Never stop teaching!!! ❤
Thank you for doing this. I delayed and delayed my usual ravenous consumption of your most recent episode because I wanted to savor its mere existence, not wishing to pass into "having been viewed." Dejuhti be praised, the content satisfied and reawakened my admiration for both yourself, and the god/concept of Thoth. I saw in your recommendation for further reading "Egyptian Hermes", I highly agree! I'll be purchasing the shirt, and will wear it as I work on a dark wave song, "Cosmic Egg in the Lake of Fire." Question, if "Heka" is loosely "magic," is "Hp" then a "Spell?" Because, that'd be....hip.
Wow. That half hour went by in no time. These videos are such a gift. I have a lovely divination deck based on the emerald tablets, but I appreciate it for its artistry and any meaning I find in it rather than seeing any link with ancient wisdom. It's what an early 20th century occultist might think sounded profound and mysterious. Always sells your book of aphorisms better if you can say you were channeling Atlanteans :)
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i read Budge's Book Of The Dead and jammed out to Nile, but my love of ancient Egypt was sealed by a DMT trip that was a lot of hieroglyphic theme imagery. 😂
Hello, I really like the tshirts but I was curious if it would be possible for the graphic tees, to have the front just the graphic with esoterica on the back by the shoulders? I know you likely can't just alter made shirts but just a suggestion going forward. Love your content doc
Who are some of your favorite black metal bands? I'm sure you've already heard Mephorash, but if not, I think you'd find them entertaining!
Thanks. Any book recommendations for the Heka practitioner? I have a couple.
The Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Practice by Robert Ritner
Magic in ancient Egypt by Geraldine Pinch
PGM & PDM
Eternal Egypt: Ancient Rituals for the Modern World by Richard J. Reidy
The priests of Ancient Egypt by Serge Sauneron
Heka by David Rankine
Ancient Egypt magical Text by J.F Borghouts
@@allysonsing5390 Wolves in the Throneroom, Krallice, Abigail Williams, Blackbraid, early Deafheaven, etc
Thoth seems to be a god of higher level human things; time, language, religion, etc, as opposed to elements or more natural things like fire or death. One of the most interesting gods I've heard of.
Like the ogdoad
@@TheEsotericaChannel I just looked them up; I think I need to do an Egyptian deep dive, this is way more interesting than Greek or Norse mythology!
Yeah....way, way more complicated
But he is associated with the moon, envisioned as the physical moon at times in fact
He was a curator of knowledge. Because of this, he became like the Solomon of the gods.
"Better is your profession than all professions. It makes men great." You're doing Thoth's work, Dr. Sledge. Thank you so much.
Well said
@@corticallarvae it's from a prayer to beakboi preserved from ancient Egypt. The whole prayer is quite a wonderful read.
@@xaayer that's why I said well said..
@@corticallarvae alright, didn't know you knew the origin and didn't want you to think I had made it uo
@xaayer no I thought it was massively appropriate and well chosen as a quote.
My mom used to have a tote bag with Thoth on it. She used it to carry groceries home, deliver old clothes to the Goodwill, and bring snacks along for the family, which she served out with grace and wisdom She called it her Thoth bag
W2c Thoth bag...need...
Crash Course Mythology made a Thoth tote
Very cool and meaningful. It seems to have served your family well.
BE GONE THOTH!
THOTH BELONGETH ON THE STREETS!
That's beautiful man
I do appreciate your subtle, dry sense of humor.
This was a very Thothful video!
lol
I Thoth this was a great comment Protogonas 😉
I thoth it could use more work
I thoth so too!😂
Well, Thoth is thought
My Godfather and Friend is a long time "student" of Thoth/Hermes. He stands centre on our Altar in the Main Room in our house. He even placed a pocket version of The Art Of War on it (my friend is an ex Army Officer, and as such holds a personal synergistic view of Esoterica and Martial school of Knowledge)
An excellent video as always.
If you go a little deeper into Taoism, you’ll see those subjects were always deeply linked ;)
Ever seen those monks bending spears with the neck?
Their understanding comes from the same place as Traditional Chinese Medicine ;)
@@RogueBoyScout tell him I can arrange a communication line with Hermes for him, although he prefers to go by Mercury.
I am Coptic orthodox Egyptian I am loving every video you put here what an amazing content I am hooked. Keep up the good work Doctor
I remember when I was really young I picked up Age of Mythology and started spamming Egypt and I would sometimes pick Thoth as my Mythical-tier god to worship because he had the meteor power and phoenixes.
nearly 20 years later here I am watching an Esoterica episode all about him.
Life's a wild ride, my guys.
Hey you discovered as I did - certain vidoe games are excellent methods of learning. Age of Empires was amazing too, taught me all about Empired I never heard of and really filled out the facts of some famous historical figures for me.
And then there's stuff like Sim City that can teach you an intro into urban planning, politics, and environmentalism.
And then there's stuff like COD2 where things I learned about were brought to life - my stepdad was a HUGE WWII buff and told me all about the North Africa campaign with troops behind the Tanks in N. Africa - and then actually playing that in a video game is quite the visceral experience!
One of the great games few have played
Age of Mythology is one of the all time greats. I owe my fascination with the occult and mythology directly to a team of a few people at Ensemble studios.
Aoe and AoM were both amazing
AoM is the reason I’m into mythology so it’s awesome to see other people who had the same beginning to mythology and mysticism as me
Thank you for this episode. It was Thothful of you to do it.
Thanks for the information you provide
Thoth is my patron. So excited for this video. He's such an important part of the pantheon, yet, there's relatively few myths centered around him.
Thoth is Enoch
Lord Tehuti (Thoth) is also my patron deity. Him along with Hathor, Ma'at, Amun, etc.
Excellent video Dr Sledge. I've been studying all aspects of ancient Egypt for over 40 years now and it's just wonderful to hear someone pronounce the words Djehuty, ogdoad and hekka. I can't add anything to your scholarly presentation here except the theory that I once read that the early ancient Egyptians may have noticed the marks that the ibis makes in the mud with its bill as it forages for food - suggesting writing. Please consider doing a video on The Book of Coming Forth by Day. btw I'm convinced now that you're a fellow metalhead. Cheers from South Australia.
Great point, just noticed Egyptians highlighted the triangle made from it's gait. Their foraging also helps foster growth and as wading birds they actually WALK in the Nile hunting fish, snakes, insects.
As a student of the occult, Thoth was always one of my favorite deities from across all patheons. The progenator of knowledge, magic, and much of the lore of western religion. Plus he looks badass. I have a special place for him and Ma'at in my novel series. :)
Even his baboon form...?
That break in the middle there about killed me! 😂 Thanks for helping antidote the poisonous nonsense from my mind. I appreciate the way you explain things and your analogies. I find it very easy to understand. The mark of a great teacher, imho.
Truth...Thoth...Tehuti ...Tut...=)
Thoth is a main homie. This video has been very enlightening. Thank you for your service.
Thoth is my favorite ancient god. This video is a treasure.
Mah boi Thoth! Let's go! Absolutely love this video, such a wealth of information. Thank you so much for this. Of all the gods that humanity has presented, Dhwtj is one of the few that I would absolutely be okay with existing. His whole domain of truth, knowledge, and wisdom is quite admirable for humanity. His mercy as a defense attorney when called on yet also his impartiality to be a judge is wonderful. There is an audiobook on Tehuti by Markus Carabas on Audible that I've listened to that seemed to be quite good. Keep on sharing the knowledge, Dr. Sledge. You're doing The Silver Sun's work.
Thoth does exist.. I can most certainly assure you of that my friend. I wouldn't say he is particularly easy to commune with, but if he so chooses, "The Egyptian" will come into your life when you are ready. He is there for everyone.
@@archaicsage4803 thanks. Just because you said it, it must obviously be true. Thanks for enlightening me.
@@archaicsage4803 whatever you want to believe is fine. I will say, most of these 'interactions' are far away from reach of most people. I only began to have a series of psychic experiences after learning some very advanced meditation practices over some years. 'Ptah', being the first egyptian, but many more, as discussed from Crowley and others. The universe is a very very old place, best to keep an open mind about what the 'actual' possibilities truly are..
Thanks for another interesting and educational video. To me, it is interesting how many of the ideas you speak about in your videos still permeate our world and our culture. Read about the subjects you present but the people who write about them only skim the knowledge you present.
Obscure mythology AND linguistics...sploosh! For real, another great video, Thanks!
Thanks !
excellent post sir, i am a british occultist, and have studied it for 30 yrs. i had a vision of Thoth when i was in hospital a few years ago, i was passing in and out of consciousness due to serotonin syndrome caused by running out of my trazodone (anti depressant) he took me above the earth and whispered universal secrets in my ear, his armour shone in colours we dont have on earth. peace love and light to all. 93,93/93
Sounds like they hit u with LSD. Lol. No insult intended please.
Thanks!
This video reminds me that gods are changed to fit their worshippers' needs, always and forever. Thank you again, Dr. Sledge
Love this! I hope you do more on Egytian Gods especially Ra and His multiple forms and aspects. I would love to hear on Osiris and Anubis as well!
Ancient Egyptians were the west Africans of today. There were many tribes residing in ancient Egypt/kemet, with the majority tribe being the Akans of Ghana today. From the Akans do you get these ancient Egyptian dietes Amun-Ra, meaning person of the amen, or man of amen. Osiris is above, pronounced osuru as is known in twi. Isis goddess of the earth, is pronounced asasi in twi, which means the ground. Twi/Akan people say Osuru ani Asasi, which means skies and earth. You can see where these deities get their names. All of these deities were from Western Africa culture, specifically the Akans who were the largest tribe in Kemet.
@@prof637 no one's interested in afrocentric pseudohistory racist conspiracy theories. The Egyptians of today are African but neither black nor white people, they're Egyptians and the same as their Ancestors. Sure there were Nubian and Greek people who worshipped Egyptian Dieties (Netjeru) but they weren't the same people as the Ancient Egyptian people.
Truly excellent video as always, Dr. Sledge. Invaluable material for all Kemetic reconstructionists and modern followers of Thoth.
Thanks
Thank you Dr. Justin, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode of esoterica,how you cram so much information into your presentation without it just becoming a long list of facts is nothing short of astounding,being educated while simultaneously being entertained wins my admiration and appreciation,thank you very very much🙏🏻🥷❤️
¡Gracias!
Absolutely love this 💚
Praised be the blessed birb!!!
I am named after Thoth, as my mom loved ancient Egyptian history and mythology. This was a good video, thank you!
I think I get it now! I interpret Thoth as having or representing a sort of Cosmic Conservatism or stabilising power, his powers of writing and mathematics allow him to record events, organise and keep track of everything.
He is associated with the Moon because he is passive, which is why he always features in an important supporting character in the myths, he doesnt go out into the world and try to impose his will, he merely stands by and when things go out of balance he fixes them and makes sure everything gets back on track, which is why he heals the moon's shape, and restores Horus's eye and Osiris penis
This was an awesome video. I'm surprised there isn't more on Thoth specifically as opposed to his later Greco-Egyptian forms. When I checked the citations of Boylan's book on Google Scholar, I mostly got stuff on Hermes. Weirdly, the top result was Martin Bernal's book, which I'd love to see you cover one day. Maybe that's beyond the scope of this channel, but your nuanced approach to topics like that would be very welcome. Thanks for this awesome video!
Thanks and yes, it really begs to be a new book. I think it would do quite well!
do any of them books mention that Thoth/Hermes are actually Enoch from the Bible?
@@seveneyedlamb and Enoch was, either Enki, the brother of Enlil, or a student of Enkis?
@@seveneyedlamb It doesn't look like it from what I searched, but I recommend that you look into it. I hadn't heard anything about the Thoth-Enoch connection in an academic sense, but I could be wrong.
@@J_Z913 Hermes Trismegistus was equated with Idris, the Islamic version of Enoch, in Islamic times. The way it happened is kind of convoluted.
The Quran refers to three religions as "peoples of the book", that is, people whose religion was worthy of a certain amount of respect because it was based on sacred texts passed down from a prophet. Those peoples were Jews, Christians, and "Sabians". But not long after Muhammad's death, people lost track of who "Sabian" referred to. After the Near East was conquered by the Muslims, a surviving group of polytheists around the Syrian city of Harran, who had Hermetic texts of some kind in their possession, claimed to be the Sabians, with the Hermetica as their sacred texts and Hermes Trismegistus as their prophet. So the idea that Hermes Trismegistus was a prophet started circulating in the Islamic world, and eventually he was equated with Idris.
All the ins and outs of this process are detailed in The Arabic Hermes by Kevin Van Bladel (mentioned near the end of the video).
I once received an astrological card that had mine as mine (Virgo) Sept. 15 as Ma'at. I just came across this channel. It's very interesting. I study mythology and have a degree in Philosophy from Utah as well as a Teaching degree (M. Ed.) in Special Education, Teacher of Deaf and Hearing impaired. Now retired, I have returned to my research and writing project on Comparative Images of the Goddess in religion and mythology. I hope to complete a book in this lifetime. At this time I am finishing up my project on Indian (Indus Valley) mythology. Thank you for your work and offering of esoteric knowledge on this channel. When I am able, I will send some financial support.
very truly,
Staci
I’m glad you decided to do this! With all of the egyptomania penetrating the modem occult traditions, it’s hard to know just what the ancients believed for a layman like myself
Congratulations, Doctor. I love how the subject matter of your channel has been expanding. More please!
😂😂😂 Your dry sense of humour half-way through was very much appreciated! The acting world has lost a star, it truly has. (And thank you for another informative video too!)
Been waiting for this video since you announced it. Love learning about Thoth.
Just want to say that the Emerald Tablets is the most excellent wisdom text I have ever read. Doesn't matter that it is not written on a wall in Egypt. And just have to say that all sacred texts are "channeled". And, just have to say, glad I found your channel.
SO EXCITED TO WATCH THIS!!! Just when I thought this Friday couldn't get any better!! 🎉
Best channel on YT right here folks. Let's do this oh yeah!!!
Perfect overview of Thoth, thanks for explaining how important he is
I appreciate what you do.
Many thanks !
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this information and explaining the various etymological, symbology origins of information. Presented in this way, one can actually digest it without a bad case of indigestion, so to speak.
Great job! I was thinking about it recently, and to the extent that the use of the Ascendant was motivated by the Egyptian use of the decans, and the earliest text on the concept of the 12 houses was attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, the practice of horoscopic astrology today has to represent one of the most long lasting, pervasive, and influential instances of Hermetic doctrines influencing culture all the way into the present time.
You're absolutely right, Chris! Thoth-Hermes - and the 'occult' sciences associated with them - really has had a profound impact and it's amazing how little it gets discussed. Hope you are well and let's chat again soon!
@@TheEsotericaChannel For sure! We still gotta do that ancient skeptics of astrology episode one of these days
Absolutely - I'd enjoy that ! Let's be in touch !
Thank You Dr. Sledge for your amazing Channel and Scholarly documentaries. I have been watching them for several months now, and you are one of the most enjoyable educators on this topic on TH-cam. I feel I can also speak in a more educated manner on these topics as a result of your high regard for historical and anthropological accuracy. I just bought one of your Thoth shirts to support your Channel. Shana Tovah and Blessings for the New Year.
Many thanks for these kind words!
My jaw actually dropped when I saw this video. Even my mother was worried if something happened, haha!
You're talking about my favourite mythological god Thoth! So cool!
I cannot express my gratitude to you for sharing your knowledge and depth into the world of Thoth. I stumbled upon your channel and I have to say, I'm overwhelmed with the many video's I've yet to see. Thank you for sharing your time and energy. Much appreciated beyond words. ❤❤❤
At around 18 minutes I genuinely thought Dr Sledge had just ended the channel out of despair for a second
I really love your videos. You present such an in-depth picture of so many subjects with as little bias, as I imagine, it's possible to do. Also, I really love the subtle ways in which you throw shade. Thank you so much for providing me and millions of others information to your scholarly insight into these subjects that are so foundational to our societies, to current religion, and to the way human beings have looked at the world since they started being able to communicate about it
This is really fascinating and well-presented. 🙏
Very rich and dense presentation of material. Fairly intense, but easy to listen to. You have a good presentation style.
Will be including you in my special thanks section in the book!
Thanks! So happy you called out the New age Atlantean B.S. lol . Any book recommendations for the Heka practitioner? I have a couple.
The Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Practice by Robert Ritner
Magic in ancient Egypt by Geraldine Pinch
PGM & PDM
Eternal Egypt: Ancient Rituals for the Modern World by Richard J. Reidy
The priests of Ancient Egypt by Serge Sauneron
Heka by David Rankine
Ancient Egypt magical Text by J.F Borghouts
Thoth would totally make an epic name for a power metal band... or perhaps Egyptian glory metal?
Mummefied penis power is a contender for a name of something. Much thanks, Dr. Sledge, for the humor amidst the deep thoughts.
@@markyarbrough5511 Mummefied penis power would make a better album title imo
Ha
I've been subscribed for a long time, did so because of the titles of your videos but I haven't watched your content until now, I enjoy the history of Thoth and I enjoyed your subtle humor sir, I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you for doing a video on Thoth!
I appreciate the objective and reverent overview of a culture and religion that’s foreign to you
Great presentation! Thanks as always for further reading recommendations
Danke!
Absolutely awesome content as always!
Thank you kindly Sir 🙏
EPIC video sir! Thanks
Every bone in my body would be happy if you did an analysis on Apep/Apophis of Egyptian mythology. Seeing your level of analysis on such a diverse and ancient figure would be fascinating.
I love your scholarly skepticism. It's refreshing, and always gives a good giggle.
What a phenomenal episode, thank you Dr. Sledge for truly bringing the hammer on this one :) Surely this analysis will be written in the akashic records of Thoth the Atlantean!😬
I hope not because that's not real ;)
@@TheEsotericaChannel You're doing the Lord's work! The historical Thoth is far too interesting to be revised as one of the fictional Atlanteans.
Long time listener, first time commenter. I especially loved this video Dr. Sledge! I appreciate the time spent on the pronunciation, which has always been mysterious to me, as well as the survey of mythology and symbolism associated with this mysterious and wonderful deity. Thank you so much for your academic prowess and clear, interesting, and insightful explanation!
Lets be honest, we are all impressed how he said Thoth in all the different dialectic ways 😅
Facts! 😃
Flex
My Thoths exactly
C'mon, we all want him to say Thoth not Toth!? Lol...
I find your analysis in your field to be about the best out there on TH-cam. I've tried to watch some of the folks you recommended but I prefer your channel. I really appreciate your book recommendations. I always encourage folks who are interested in esoteric studies to watch your channel.
Well done my man. It's appreciated.
Wow, just the etymological exposition shows how far beyond us you are Dr. Sledge... Thanks for helping us with all this
i wear a djehuty pendant alongside one of a sistrum, so this personally means a lot that you extended upon the moon of beautiful risings, himself! thank you!!
Thank you for pronouncing “ibis” correctly. Sincerely, Ms. Ibis.
@18:30 hilarious, I agree, thanks for the break. I was actually laughing out loud...
Brilliant, frank, analysis of these ancient Egyptian ideas and you’re correct that Egypt may have been the root of all subsequent religious, exoteric and philosophical ideas.
Another great video! I feel like it would be easier to forgive the 20th century channellers if it seemed like they had done a little more homework and reading beforehand (or sometimes any at all).
Why read hard books when you can just make stuff up?
@@TheEsotericaChannel So you telling me that Thoth wasnt as historically interested in manifest destiny, American exceptionalism, and white supremacy as was portrayed in "Life and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East"?
I'm gonna go with hell no
@@nelle8348 I remember my Mom having that book series growing up, but I never read it, is it really that unhinged?
@@kenshin4113 It is pretty bad. I think the first book mostly deals with cringy manifest destiny stuff and American exceptionalism, and the second book talks a lot about how the "Pure white race" is destined to spiritually educate the "swarms of the darker races". There is good evidence he never traveled to most of the places he listed and also just made up whole cloth all of the teachings in the book. My grandmother recommended the series to me as she had read it in the 60s and it is nightmare rollercoaster.
You are so calm and didactic. I love watching your videos!
Really brilliant video. I went to the BM* several months back for their special exhibition on Egyptian hieroglyphs and having watched your videos really appreciated how much they gave me another richness in looking at the amazing collection of artefacts and manuscripts they've gathered for it. One that stood out to me at the time that I'm sure I would have looked right past is a little leaf from the Bodleian [MS Arab. d. 221 fols 48b and 49a] that has two great little illustrations of what I think must be Thoth/Hermes Trismegistus as he has a bird head. Which made me more interested in Thoth and... here we are again! Thanks for your work - I really appreciate your rigorous approach to such a massive subject, and the jokes for a bit of leaven.
*Yeah. I know. I ordinarily boycott it. I did feel guilty. But didn't stop me enjoying the hell out of the exhibition.
Oh, man, you open with a great review of the pronunciation of his name, which is exactly where my brain went as you were rolling through the introductory overview.
Respect, mood-kindred.
I never Thoth you'd make a video about this!
Man, the thoth word play comments...
I feel your moment of despair . AT the same time I love the screen that you put up for the moment of silence for the grief against the new age nonsense. Bravo! Thank you
Thoth was a CEO (Chief Everything Officer) of a computing company, like Apple, Microsoft, or Intel. He designed the hardware, softwares, programming languages, operating system, and all.
No turtleneck though
@@TheEsotericaChannel Turtleneck?
@@ibrahimchaudhry9024 Scandinavian x Korean fashion. Suitable for colder climate. Thoth wearing a shawl though.
@@Dowlphin religion has always been a way for humans to try and understand the world around them. Just because someone compares something ancient to something modern doesn't make it disgraceful.
@@DowlphinWho's to say how people will view figures like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates 10,000 years from now.
I love this channel so much. These videos are so well written, well presented, and well produced. And the thoroughness and commitment to veracity is the stuff younger me could only dream of
Fascinating video
Thanks, Reyna - I enjoy your thoughtful content as well!
This was an incredible presentation.
Thank you, Dr. Sledge!! Interesting parallels between Thoth and later, Hermes, in that Thoth was basically lord of the underworld (oversaw the rules) and later Hermes would be the only Greek god allowed to enter Hades and return!? Also, Hermes was the most approachable of the greek gods in how frequently he interacted with humans (becoming a mediator/messenger). Thoth had his Ankh and staff and Hermes had his caduceus staff (re-embodiment of Thoth??), with both introducing highest level spiritual knowledge/teachings. Awesome work, as usual!!
I do truly enjoy your lessons.. it is easy to keep up with you as you speak. Truly nice to hear your videos as I work. Thank you for making education easier
Fricative. That was worth the watch. I ❤this channel so much
And I owe you a call !
@@TheEsotericaChannel have your people call my people. :)
Your comment made me laugh! Specifically, when the screen momentarily went black and you said, "sorry I checked out there for a minute in complete despair." I really appreciate the content you create and am a fan of your channel.
Oh how I wish I could give this a thousand upvotes. As always, priceless, BS-free, and totally brilliant.
Your efforts to supplement esoteric information/interpretation with comedic elements are both noted and appreciated. This stuff is great 👍
Thank you veey much for an actual educational video on thoth! I learned more in 10 minutes than any "emerald tablets of Thoth the atlantean" video could ever hope to live up to. Again, your education, dedication, and dictation serve you and the internet public well. Never stop teaching!!! ❤
Thank you for doing this. I delayed and delayed my usual ravenous consumption of your most recent episode because I wanted to savor its mere existence, not wishing to pass into "having been viewed." Dejuhti be praised, the content satisfied and reawakened my admiration for both yourself, and the god/concept of Thoth. I saw in your recommendation for further reading "Egyptian Hermes", I highly agree! I'll be purchasing the shirt, and will wear it as I work on a dark wave song, "Cosmic Egg in the Lake of Fire." Question, if "Heka" is loosely "magic," is "Hp" then a "Spell?" Because, that'd be....hip.
We need more videos like this on the Egyptian pantheon please and thank you!
“Thoth… the Atlantean… >sigh
Thank you for the suggested reading! Finding good books on the subject recommended by scholars I trust makes learning easier!
Wow. That half hour went by in no time. These videos are such a gift. I have a lovely divination deck based on the emerald tablets, but I appreciate it for its artistry and any meaning I find in it rather than seeing any link with ancient wisdom. It's what an early 20th century occultist might think sounded profound and mysterious. Always sells your book of aphorisms better if you can say you were channeling Atlanteans :)
Finally a proper deep,informative description of thotj. Thank you
I first read the Chapters of coming Forth by Day at age 10yrs old. The Pert em Rhu remains a timeless Spellbook, the so-called 42 Negative Confessions in {Ma'at} is that they are really Purifications. 🌞Hekau🌜 APPRECIATE the fact that you emphasized staying as much as possible to the original source material, of paramount importance !! T.Y...
It's really a hypnotizing text
Edits were amazing. Of course the theme is an all time sought after topic. Good job.
Appreciate ur channel ❤️
Well that was far more interesting than I expected it to be. Kinda makes me wish the video was longer.