There are many similarities found between Egyptian baboon God, Thoth and Hindu God, Hanuman. Both in Egypt and India, monkey gods are revered.
The name Hanuman might have derived from ancient city of hmnw (ancient Egyptian: ḫmnw /χaˈmaːnaw) – a city where a temple for Thoth exist. Vanaras could be representing the origin from Nubians or some tribe that helped Rameses II of Egypt during the war and it may not represent the origin from south Indians. Rama's exile might be a military expedition by Rameses II of Egypt, against the revolting rebels from south. Ayodhya in Ramayana might be the Abydos city in Egypt.
Temple of Beit el-Wali (means “the House of the Saint”) in Nubia could be the Vali of Ramayana.
Thoth acted as a kind of mediator between the people and the gods. Hanuman is also a wiser and mediator in Ramayana, in Hinduism.
Not only were baboons linked to the moon-god, but also to the sun-god. Baboons warm themselves facing the morning sun and ancient Egyptians might have interpreted this as sun welcoming behavior. Accompanying baboon vocal voices perhaps interpreted as greetings to the sun. Studies on primates indicate the digestive benefits from soaking up before the sun. In Hinduism Hanuman tried to eat the sun during his childhood.
Thoth can be seen in his baboon or ibis form sitting on top of the judgment scales during the weighing of the heart, recording the decision. Thoth assist the dead in their passage to the afterlife.
The Presence of baboon mummies of the baboons in the royal tombs indicates their importance as only the wealthy could afford mummification of their bodies.
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