Hermopolitan

Hermopolitan refers to a person or thing associated with Hermopolis, an ancient Egyptian city. Hermopolis, whose ancient name was Hmun, was a significant religious and administrative center in Middle Egypt. Its importance is largely due to its role as the cult center of Thoth, the god of wisdom, writing, and the moon. The city's population would have been the inhabitants of Hermopolis itself, and by extension, people associated with its religious or administrative functions.

In the context of ancient Egypt, "Hermopolitan" can also describe art, architecture, or religious practices that originated from or were characteristic of Hermopolis. For example, the Hermopolitan nome, one of the administrative divisions of ancient Egypt, was centered around this city. The theological beliefs and myths developed in Hermopolis, particularly those concerning creation and the Ogdoad (a group of eight primordial deities associated with Thoth), are often referred to as Hermopolitan theology. Therefore, an artifact or text described as Hermopolitan would suggest a connection to this specific city and its cultural or religious traditions. The term is primarily used in the fields of Egyptology and ancient history to denote this association.