Khonsu
The god Khonsu, depicted as a falcon with the moon-disk on his head. Khonsu could also be depicted as a mummiform child with a large pendent necklace and wearing the same moon disk. (by Jeff Dahl - Own work).
Painting depicting Khonsu
in the tomb of Montuherkhepeshef,
Valley of the Kings, western Thebes
Khonsu's name literally means 'traveller' and therefore reflects the fact that the Moon (referred to as Iah in Egyptian) travels across the night sky.
He was also referred to by the titles
Embracer,
Pathfinder,
Defender, and
healer, and was thought to watch over those who travel at night.
As the god of light in the night, Khonsu was invoked to protect against wild animals, and aid with healing.
It was said that when Khonsu caused the crescent moon to shine, women conceived, cattle became fertile, and all nostrils and every throat was filled with fresh air.
Khonsu (Ancient Egyptian: ḫnsw; also transliterated Chonsu, Khensu, Khons, Chons or Khonshu; Coptic: Ϣⲟⲛⲥ, romanized: Shons) is the 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.
Along with Thoth, he marked the passage of time. Khonsu was instrumental in the creation of new life in all living creatures.
At Thebes, he formed part of a family triad (the "Theban Triad") with Mut as his mother and Amun his father.