Is Khonshu an outcast?

In the Moon Knight TV series, Khonshu has become an outcast from the other gods, because of his decision to intervene in the mortal world to fight what he regarded as injustices.
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Why do the gods not like Khonshu?

Khonshu claims that he didn't turn his back on humanity.

Apparently, the other gods of the Ennead aren't fans of Khonshu's "garishness" and find him too showy. Khonshu argues that he was actually banished for "not abandoning humanity." "Unlike the rest of you," he adds, for good measure.
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Is Khonshu a villain?

Khonshu is the main antagonist of the 2016 Moon Knight comic series and the titular main antagonist of the Avengers storyline "Age of Khonshu".
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Is Khonshu an alien?

That said, the comic's interpretation of the characters is similar to the Asgardians, meaning Zeus' appearance could add more evidence that, in the MCU, Khonshu is a true God, whereas Zeus and Odin's races are simply aliens.
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Who is Khonshu to Moon Knight?

Khonshu is the Egyptian God of the Moon and the Night Sky. Banished by the Ennead Council, he sought to avenge those that had been wronged by evildoers through his avatars who were known as Moon Knights.
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Is Khonshu a good guy?

In the 'Moon Knight' comic books and in mythical lore, Khonshu is not evil. Khonshu is a nocturnal “God of the Moon,” also known as the “God of Vengeance.” He punishes evildoers, but is also directly tied to redemption and second chances.
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Is Khonshu a celestial?

Khonshu is one of the gods of Celestial Heliopolis, worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.
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Is Moon Knight a Khonshu?

Khonshu as the main god in the MCU's Moon Knight

Moon Knight's Khonshu plays a pivotal role in the series. In the MCU, F. Murray Abraham voices Khonshu. And we learn the moon god did indeed empower Marc Spector as his champion on Earth before the show began.
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Does Moon Knight like Khonshu?

Moon Knight is also known as the fist of Khonshu and doles out his justice wherever he goes. While the show has remained faithful to this so far, it seems like Khonshu may be more villainous than benevolent. Marc apparently hates Khonshu and sees being Moon Knight as a punishment.
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Is Khonshu real Moon Knight?

According to Ancient Egypt Online, Khonshu is indeed the Egyptian god of the moon, and is actually named "Khonsu." His name also has several other spellings, including "Khons," "Chons," or "Khensu." He was known for ruling over time and was even revered as a god of healing.
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Is Khonshu stronger than Thor?

However, their powers are fully explored in the comics. While Khonshu can easily defeat Thor, utilizing his ability to control moon rock and immobilize Mjolnir, he stands no match against the Allfather. Odin at his strongest can lift 90+ tons, while Khonshu has only been able to lift 60.
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Is Khonshu Optimus Prime?

To be clear, no, Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime, does not voice Khonshu in Marvel Studios' Moon Knight. That job belongs to F. Murray Abraham. However, fans feel the performance has an Optimus Prime-like quality, maybe mixed with a bit of Gandalf the Grey or Liam Neeson.
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Is Khonshu banished?

In a meeting with the other gods, it's revealed the Khonshu might be the most humane out of all of them, which led to him being banished. Since the premiere episode of Moon Knight, Khonshu has divided fans and characters alike who don't know where to stand with the Egyptian moon god.
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Is Khonshu evil Marvel?

Moon Knight Finale's Jake Lockley Twist Shows That Khonshu Might Be Evil. After Marc Spector became Moon Knight once more in Moon Knight episode 6, on the sole condition that he and Steven were free from servitude to the Egyptian god, Khonshu found a twisted way to keep using Marc's body to fight his battles.
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Who is stronger Ammit or Khonshu?

Powers. Ennead Physiology: Ammit is one of the Ennead, the gods of ancient Egypt. She is shown to be more powerful (at least in direct combat), than Khonshu.
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Can Khonshu be freed?

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She helps free Khonshu from his imprisonment at the Great Pyramid of Giza and rejects the god's offer to become his avatar, choosing instead to serve the delightful hippo god of women and children.
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Does Khonshu care about Marc?

Fans of the comics know that Khonshu would never actually replace Marc because he cares for him so much, but the threat holds: Khonshu knows that Layla means the world to Marc, and would do or say whatever it took to keep controlling him.
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Are Bast and Khonshu related?

In the comics, like mythology, Bast is directly related to Khonshu, as they are both Egyptian gods. Their connection in the comics has varied over the years, but according to "Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica," Khonshu is the half-brother of Bast.
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Is Ammit evil?

She was not viewed as a god, but she was viewed as a good force because she destroyed evil. Although Ammit is seen as a devouring entity, she is neutral and strictly serves at the whim of the other deities to take souls that have sinned against the gods and send them into oblivion.
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Can Khonshu wield Mjolnir?

It is revealed that because Khonshu is the God of the Moon, not just Earth's moon, and Mjolnir is made from Uru (metal from a moon), even Khonshu's avatar has influence over the material. Lucky for Marc Spector, this means he is able to lift the legendary hammer.
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Is Khonshu Thoth?

In some stories, Khonshu was the son of Amun (eventually Amun-Ra or Ra), the king of the gods, and Mut, the mother goddess of Thebes. He was also a companion of Thoth, another god associated with the moon.
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How did Harrow see Khonshu?

Seated inside, Harrow noticed his old master and foe, Khonshu, sat opposite in a white suit. Harrow remarked that Khonshu could not hurt them, referring both to himself and the trapped Ammit within him. Khonshu instead spoke to Harrow about Marc Spector, and how he was the only Avatar he would ever need.
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Is Moon Knight stronger than Khonshu?

Without Khonshu, Iron Man could easily take Moon Knight down, as he simply has more advanced technology. However, the supernatural abilities Khonshu grants Moon Knight may give him the edge. He could also use his detective skills to learn how to take down each of Iron Man's suits, bettering his chances even further.
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Is Khonshu a Elder god?

Khonshu became one of the Elder gods of the Marvel Universe. He has been on Earth choosing Moon Knights to enforce his will since 1,000,000 B.C. during the time of the Stone Age Avengers.
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Is Khonshu a Horus?

Khonsu could also be depicted as a falcon-headed man, but unlike Horus or Ra his headdress is sometimes topped by a lunar, not solar symbol. Like Thoth he was associated with the baboon, but was only rarely depicted in this form.
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