Khonsu
The moon god of Ancient Egypt, radiant son of Amun and Mut, and the silent companion of night travellers. Khonsu’s name meant “the traveller,” for he wandered nightly across the sky, marking time and guiding the tides of life and magic.
Often shown as a young male with a side-lock of youth and a lunar disc atop his head, or sometimes even as a falcon-headed figure, Khonsu was not only a celestial being, but a healer, an exorcist, and a protector against evil spirits.
In temples like that of Karnak, he was worshipped with mystery and reverence, his moonlit presence thought to hold sway over sickness, dreams, and divine power. He was the protector, providing a sacred glow to the Egyptian night.