Khonsu Collection

Book of the Dead
Detail from the Book of the Dead of Cesmedhed khonsu, Amons (Amun) musician. Properly called the " Spells of Coming (or Going)

Temple of Khonsu at Karnak, Ancient Egypt
Temple of Khonsu at Karnak, located in the southwest corner of the precinct of Amun in Luxor (ancient Thebes). It provides an excellent example of a small but complete New Kingdom temple (see also)

The Egyptian cosmos
3740695 The Egyptian cosmos; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Egyptian cosmos with the Sun God Ra and the Moon God Khonsu. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Statuette of the God Khonsu the Child, 712-332 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of the God Khonsu the Child, 712-332 B.C

Karnak Temple. Dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Luxor, Egypt

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Karnak Temple and the Sacred Lake at sunrise. Karnak was the residence of gods, Amon-Re, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, the moon god. Built in the 12th dynasty, 2000 B. C. - 220 B. C

Cure of the Hittite princess who was possessed by a devil, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3614197 Cure of the Hittite princess who was possessed by a devil, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Stewart

Plaque with Representation of God Khonsu, Egypt, New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period (?), Dynasties 18-25 (about 1550-664 BCE)

Statuette of the Theban Triad, Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period-Late Period, Dynasty 21-31 (about 1069-332 BCE)

Relief depicting the lioness-headed goddess Mut presenting Ramesses II to an enthroned
JBG138882 Relief depicting the lioness-headed goddess Mut presenting Ramesses II to an enthroned Amun, who gives him an ankh, from the Great Hypostyle Hall

Donation stele, with texts in hieroglyphs and demotic, probably from Semabehdet
TFM63487 Donation stele, with texts in hieroglyphs and demotic, probably from Semabehdet (Tel Balamun) dated 301 BC (limestone) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); height: 53 cm; Freud Museum

Relief depicting Seti I (c. 1294-1279 BC) making an offering to Amun
XIR226170 Relief depicting Seti I (c.1294-1279 BC) making an offering to Amun, from the north exterior wall of the Hypostyle Hall

Egyptian funerary slab of Diedkhonsu Soefankh, a musician of Amon. He plays his harp before Re-Harakated. From the Louvres collection

The Temple of Khonsu, Karnak, Egypt - Gateway of Ptolemy III
The Gateway of Ptolemy III Euergetes at the Temple of Khonsu at Karnak is located in the southwest corner of the precinct of Amun in Luxor (ancient Thebes)

Religion / Egypt / Khonsu
Moon-god of Thebes, worshipped in various forms : here he is KHONSU-IN-THEBES, also known as NEFER-HOTEP : he has a falcons head, and embodies the Moon in his crown

Portal Temple Khonsu Karnak Theodule Deveria
Portal of the Temple of Khonsu, Karnak; Theodule Deveria (French, 1831 - 1871); France; 1859 - 1862; Albumen silver print

Luxor, Karnak, Egypt - Ptolemy III Gateway - Khonsu Temple
Luxor, Karnak - Temple of Khonsu (Gateway of Ptolemy III) - Egypt, North Africa - Card series (3/8). Date: circa 1910s

Relief depicting a Pharaoh Ramses II before gods Amun, Munt and Khonsu. Detail. Ramesseum. 13th century. Nineteen dynasty. New Kingdom. Necropolis of Thebes. Valley of the kings. Egypt

Relief depicting Khonsu (Khonsar) god of the moon. First Courtyard, built by Ramses II. Dynasty XIX. New Kingdom. Temple of Luxor. Egypt

Egypt, Old Thebes, Luxor, Karnak temple complex, Temple of Khonsu, Pylon UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bronze figurines of Khonsu, god associated with the moon
Egyptian civilization. Bronze figurines of Khonsu, god associated with the moon

Karnak Temple and the Sacred Lake at sunrise. Karnak was the residence of gods, Amon-Re, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, the moon god

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"Khonsu: The Divine Healer and Protector of Ancient Egypt" In the sacred texts of the Book of the Dead, Khonsu emerges as a prominent deity revered for his healing powers and unwavering protection. His temple at Karnak stands as a testament to his significance in Egyptian religion, drawing worshippers from far and wide. Legend has it that Khonsu played a pivotal role in curing the Hittite princess possessed by a devil, showcasing his ability to banish darkness with divine light. This tale, immortalized in Hutchinson's History of Nations published in 1915, serves as an enduring reminder of Khonsu's benevolence. A plaque adorned with an intricate representation of God Khonsu further exemplifies his esteemed position during both the New Kingdom and Third Intermediate Periods. As part of the Theban Triad alongside Amun and Mut, he embodied cosmic balance and harmony. Depicted on reliefs throughout ancient Egypt, often seen accompanied by lioness-headed goddess Mut presenting Pharaoh Ramesses II to an enthroned figure. These artistic depictions symbolize not only divine guidance but also royal authority bestowed upon worthy leaders. The Donation stele discovered at Semabehdet showcases hieroglyphic texts alongside demotic writing dedicated to Khonsu. This artifact highlights the deep devotion Egyptians held towards this god who brought blessings upon their lives. Seti I's relief depicts him making offerings to Amun while seeking favor from Khonsu—a testament to how even powerful pharaohs recognized this deity's importance in their spiritual journey. Even after death, individuals sought solace through faith in Khonsu. A funerary slab belonging to Diedkhonse Soefankh found in Luxor attests to this eternal bond between mortals and their beloved protector beyond life itself.