Thoth

Egyptian God of Wisdom. Tarot is also known as the Book of Thoth. Original spelling DHTY; originally pronounced something similar to Djihuwtiy.

Thoth is generally credited with giving humankind the gift of writing. He is also known as the godform presiding over Magick.

The Greek version of this god is Hermes, the Roman version is Mercury, and the Norse version is Odin.