Thamus

Thamus was a mythological king of a great city in Upper Egypt.
==Biography==
===Mythology===
On one occasion, King Thamus was visited by the god Theuth who offered him the invention of writing. The god told Thamus that it was an elixir of memory and wisdom. However, the king refused the gift believing that people would no longer use their memories, if they could simply read instead.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – You're Such a Sokratease
===Legacy===
In around 422 BCE, the philosopher Sokrates recalled the story of Thamus to his friend Kassandra.
==Behind the scenes==
Thamus is only ever attested in Plato's story as told by Sokrates but many scholars posit that he is either Amun or Osiris under a different name.
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey 
==References==
Category:Individuals
Category:Pharaohs of Egypt
Category:Ethnic Egyptians
Category:Egyptians