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.

During the early part of Egyptian history, he seems to have been considered to be a violent and dangerous god. He appears in the “Cannibal hymn” (part of the Pyramid Texts) as a blood-thirsty deity who helps the deceased king to catch and eat the other gods and the Coffin Texts describe him as “Khonsu who lives on hearts”.

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.

2020年10月21日 · Khonsu – Ancient Egyptian god of the Moon, fertility and time. 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.

2002年4月2日 · In ancient Egyptian mythology, Khonsu was the god of the moon, the passage of time, and the creation of life. At his primary cult center in Thebes, Khonsu was worshiped as part of a family triad with Amun as his father and his mother.

2024年10月10日 · Khonsu is a deity in ancient Egyptian mythology known as the god of the moon. His name, which translates to "traveller," reflects his nightly journey across the sky.

2024年1月12日 · Khonsu is the Egyptian god of the moon. Khonsu name means traveler in ancient Egyptian, as the moon appears to travel across the night sky. The moon god is also a protector, a healer, and a patron of moon magic.

2019年3月12日 · 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.

2024年9月18日 · This article aims to explore the multifaceted role of Khonsu in Ancient Egyptian mythology, focusing on his origins, his role as a lunar deity, his connections to the Underworld, and his influence on the cycle of time.

2023年10月2日 · 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.