What did Khonshu look like before?

As a god, Khonshu can take different physical forms. He often appears as a figure dressed in white, with a large bird skull for a head (it's just as terrifying as it sounds). But in Ancient Egypt, he posed as a human pharaoh in the city of Thebes, as seen in THOR & HERCULES: ENCYCLOPAEDIA MYTHOLOGICA #1.
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What did Khonshu look like?

Khonsu was generally depicted as a young man with a side lock of hair, and on his head he wore a uraeus (rearing cobra) and a lunar disk. Khonsu also was associated with baboons and was sometimes assimilated to Thoth, another moon god associated with baboons.
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Is Khonshu a real Egyptian deity?

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 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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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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Khonsu: The Egyptian Moon God (in Marvel’s Moon Knight)



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 Khonshu related to Bast?

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 Khonshu the same as 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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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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Can Moon Knight lift Mjolnir?

Interestingly, according to comics, one of Moon Knight's abilities even allows him to control Thor's hammer (Mjolnir) which otherwise only Captain America and Hela could do in previous MCU films.
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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 Moon Knight a god?

He was known as a fierce but primarily benevolent god who presided over the passing of time. He was a devoted guardian to his followers, who worshipped him as a compassionate god of healing. Interestingly, he could communicate with different aspects of himself, much like Marc can with Steven.
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Is Amit stronger than Khonshu?

The dramatic conclusion of Moon Knight episode 6 revealed Khonshu and his avatar are much weaker than Ammit and Arthur Harrow.
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Is Khonshu evil Moon Knight?

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 villain in Moon Knight?

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 a celestial?

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

Also, as you've probably noticed, Khonshu has a bird head. What kind of bird? Well, in ancient Egyptian iconography, the deity Khonshu was sometimes depicted with the head of a falcon.
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Who's the strongest god in Moon Knight?

These nine gods of Egyptian mythology appear in the Marvel Comics and are among the strongest and most fearsome gods that Moon Knight interacts with.
  1. 1 Bast.
  2. 2 Khonshu. ...
  3. 3 Anubis. ...
  4. 4 Ra. ...
  5. 5 Horus. ...
  6. 6 Osiris. ...
  7. 7 Thoth. ...
  8. 8 Isis. ...
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Who is god of Black Panther?

Trivia. In the comics, Bast was the protector of the Panther Clan and is also referred to as the "Panther God". She was the one who gave Bashenga, and the rest of his lineage, the power of the Black Panther and control over Wakanda. Also in the comics, Bast is related to Khonshu and Sekhmet.
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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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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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What happened to Khonshu in Moon Knight?

Doing this, Khonshu knew that he would be punished by the Ennead and told Grant to copy his hand movements. He also told him that Spector would be able to free him. As Khonshu manipulated the sky to the exact night, he slowly disintegrated as he was turned to stone by the Ennead's spell.
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Why can't Khonshu do anything?

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

The moon god is reminded that he was once banished in the past for the crime of nearly exposing his fellow gods to humanity. Apparently, the other gods of the Ennead aren't fans of Khonshu's "garishness" and find him too showy.
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How strong is Khonshu Marvel?

Superhuman Strength: Khonshu can lift (press) 60 tons. Superhuman Durability: Khonshu possesses superhuman durability that allows him to withstand unspecified levels of injury.
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