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Are there any ancient gods of literature, books or words?

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ejm3000 | 10:02 Thu 27th Mar 2008 | Arts & Literature
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Does egyptian, greek, roman, norse etc ancient culture have any gods that relate to literature, books, words, writers etc? If so, what are their names and who are they?
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Thoth (Egyptian ) served as a scribe of the gods and is credited with the invention of writing and alphabets
The Greek God Hermes was the God of of literature and poets. amongst his other godly duties .
14:11 Thu 27th Mar 2008
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Found another couple for you ...
Oghma..(scottish/irish) God of Communication and Writing ..which is probably where the Ogham alphabet comes from and Seshat another Egyptian ..Goddess of Writing and Measurement .
16:46 Thu 27th Mar 2008
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Excellent, many thanks for the information
17:37 Thu 27th Mar 2008

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