* Greek Mythology: Athena is the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, crafts, and other intellectual pursuits. She is often depicted with an owl, symbolizing wisdom, and a spear, symbolizing her military prowess.
* Roman Mythology: Minerva, the Roman equivalent of Athena, is also the goddess of wisdom, crafts, and warfare.
* Egyptian Mythology: Thoth, the god of wisdom, knowledge, writing, magic, and the moon, is often depicted with the head of an ibis or baboon. He was the scribe of the gods and the inventor of writing and hieroglyphs.
* Norse Mythology: Odin, the Allfather, is associated with wisdom, war, death, and magic. He sacrificed an eye for knowledge and is often depicted with two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, who bring him wisdom and knowledge.
* Hindu Mythology: Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and eloquence, is often depicted playing a veena, a string instrument, and riding a white swan.
So, depending on which mythology you're interested in, the god of wisdom and writing can be a goddess, a god, or even a combination of both.