Khonsu (Ancient Egyptian: ḫnsw; also transliterated Chonsu, Khensu, Khons, Chons, Khonshu, or Konshu; Coptic: Ϣⲟⲛⲥ, romanized: Shons) is an ancient Egyptian god of the Moon. His name means 'traveller', and this may relate to the perceived nightly travel of the Moon across the sky.

(Khons, Chons, Khensu) was a god of the moon and time. His cult center was at Thebes where he was part of a triad with Amun and Mut. He was one of the companions of Thoth (who was also associated with the moon and the measurement of time).

Khonsu, in ancient Egyptian religion, moon god who was generally depicted as a youth. A deity with astronomical associations named Khenzu is known from the Pyramid Texts (c. 2350 bce) and is possibly the same as Khonsu.

Oct 21, 2020 · After the ancient Egyptian goddess Nut (sky goddess and protector of Egypt) was forbidden from giving birth on any day of the 360-day year, she gambled with Khonsu, the god of the Moon and time.

Mar 12, 2019 · In Egyptian beliefs, as the god of the moon, Khonsu was a "Pathfinder" and "Protector" that guards travelers by protecting them against wild animals. He gives the brightness at night and thus, makes traveling easier and safer. During the Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BC), Khonsu was highly respected as a healing god.

Oct 10, 2024 · Khonsu’s role as a celestial voyager, illuminating the night sky, underscores the Egyptians’ profound respect for the natural world and its rhythms. They recognized the moon’s crucial role in marking time, guiding navigation, and influencing natural phenomena.

Khonsu, the ancient Egyptian god of the moon, was one of the most important deities in the ancient Egyptian pantheon. He was also associated with fertility and time. His name means “traveller,” which is believed to relate to the perceived nightly travel of the moon across the sky.

This article explores the mythology, symbology, including the Khonsu symbol or Khonshu symbol, worship, and legacy of Khonsu, shedding light on his powers and the significance of the moon in ancient Egyptian culture.

Oct 2, 2023 · Khonsu, also known as Chons, Khonshu, and Khensu, is an ancient Egyptian lunar good, representing the Moon, time, and fertility. As a moon deity and the main light in the darkness, he was believed to look after night travelers and was often invoked to aid with healing, increase virility, and protect against wild animals.

In ancient Egypt, people worshipped the moon. They gave it a personified body. People called this personification, ‘Khonsu’. Khonsu is the male personification of the moon. According to Pyramid Texts, he assisted the deceased king in catching & killing some specific gods. The king fed upon this gods.