Thoth was a very important god of Egypt. He was a god of: truth, magic and most importantly wisdom and learning. Thoth created writing, the book of the dead  (records of who goes into the afterlife), and the book of Thoth. Thoth was the smartest god in Egyptian mythology. Thoth had the body of a man and a head of either an ibis or a baboon. Thoth attended all major meetings of the gods and important events. He also was present in the judging of the souls of the dead. Thoth even accompanied Re across the sky.