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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.
Khonshu is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.The character first appeared in Moon Knight #1 (November 1980), was created by Doug Moench and Bill Sienkiewicz, and is based on the Egyptian lunar god Khonsu.
Moon Knight joins a group of heroes on an assault on Daredevil's Shadowland fortress. Daredevil almost kills Moon Knight, but Khonshu appears and asks Marc's life be spared. Daredevil is able to see the moon god and concedes, leaving Moon Knight. Khonshu then reveals he needs Moon Knight to track down an artifact called the Sapphire Crescent.
Hathor, Horus, Isis and other Egyptian gods turn up in 'Moon Knight' Episode 3. Here's a primer on their mythology and prior Marvel appearances.
Marc Spector is a Jewish-American mercenary who becomes the avatar for the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. [2] [9] Isaac used his own American accent for Spector, [4] and "leaned into this Chicago guy who's pushing people away" for his portrayal of Spector, calling him a jerk. [9]
"Gods and Monsters" is the sixth episode and series finale of the American television miniseries Moon Knight, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Moon Knight. It follows Marc Spector, Steven Grant, and Layla El-Faouly as they help Khonshu defeat Ammit and her avatar Arthur Harrow.
Moon Knight has quite a bit going for it right from the start, including a high-profile star to play its villain in Ethan Hawke. But Hawke didn't just show up and deliver the lines he was handed ...
Bulan (Ilocano mythology): the moon god of peace who comforted the grieving Abra [10] Bulan (Pangasinense mythology): the merry and mischievous moon god, whose dim palace was the source of the perpetual light which became the stars; guides the ways of thieves [11]