the God Thoth (ibis-headed) purifying with the sacred water of Life.
Detail from the “Palace of Maat” of the Great Temple of the God Amon-Ra at ‘Ipet-Sut’ (“Karnak”), ‘Uaset’-Thebes
Scribe of the gods, herald of Ra, head of the Ogdoad, wondrous to behold. All magick pleases Thoth! I am that writing palette, oh Thoth, and I have brought unto thee thine ink jar.