Moonlight-like fur and feathers may explain Egyptian god Thoth's two animal forms

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The ancient Egyptian god of the moon had two very different faces: a crescent-beaked white bird and a silver-coated baboon. Now, researchers think they may have found the common thread connecting them all.

The ancient Egyptian god of the moon had two very different faces: a crescent-beaked white bird and a silver-coated baboon. Now, researchers think they may have found the common thread connecting them all. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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