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Khonshu, Moon God

During times of ancient civilization, Khonshu was a god of Celestial Heliopolis, worshipped by Egyptians. He once posed as a human pharaoh then ascended into the role of god of the moon.

Khonshu, the moon god
became a mortal Pharoah
powerful statue

In modern times, archaeologists Peter Alraune and his daughter, Marlene uncovered Khonshu's statue, but Peter was killed by mercenary, Raoul Bushman. Marc Spector was an ally of Bushman until he left him in the desert to die. With a last bit of energy, Spector crawled into the tomb and prostrated himself before Khonshu's statue. Miraculously, Spector rose to life, claiming that Khonshu resurrected him to serve the just cause of vengeance in the guise of Moon Knight. Wearing the statue's cloak, he became the crime-fighter. 

Spector, left for dead
risen by Khonshu's power
crime-fighter, Moon Knight 

Moon Knight keeps a statue of Khonshu in his home, but Bushman destroyed it, leaving Moon Knight drained of his power. Fortunately, Marlene gave him another, and Marc's mystical powers were restored through the abilities of Khonshu.  He's able to inhabit Marc's body, allow him superhuman strength, is able to teleport, and can appear to him through illusions in the form of other people.

Moon Knight was weakened
with Khonshu's statue destroyed
replica restored 

It's through Moon Knight, that Khonshu was able to experience interaction with the Avengers. There were moments of disagreements such as Moon Knights romance with Tigra, and it was revealed that Mockingbird killed Phantom Rider in a time travel adventure and Moon Knight left the Avengers to confront Phantom Rider's ghost. There were also many ties between Khonshu and Moon Knight. Both suffered from world ending visions due to Mephisto, but Spector drew powers from Doctor Strange and Thor, the help of Khonshu's cult, Ghost Rider, Iron Fist and more.

clashes existed
joined forces with Avengers
world ending visions

Moon Knight killed Mephisto giving Khonshu his new powers
but Khonshu took over Manhattan, seeking global domination.
Moon Knight discovered a way to repel Khonshu's plans
by becoming host of the powerful Phoenix Force.
Aided by the Avengers, Khonshu was finally defeated.

Khonshu stoked by greed
Moon Knight hosted Phoenix Force
Moon God defeated



December 1, 2022
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Date: 12/15/2022 8:00:00 PM
An elaborate illustration of Khonshu, Moon God in the form of Haibun. Congratulations!
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Date: 12/1/2022 9:26:00 AM
Is there nothing you can't do, JL? Amazeballs! ~;o)
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/1/2022 9:39:00 AM
Yes. Yes, there are many things. Thanks, AP.
Date: 12/1/2022 9:19:00 AM
Brilliant and informative writing Jenna, you put a lot of effort into this one and it shows. Tom
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/4/2022 4:46:00 AM
Yes, Tom. Without a doubt.
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/1/2022 10:14:00 AM
Wish I'd kept my old DC comics when I was a kid, they'd be worth a fortune now.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/1/2022 9:38:00 AM
Thank you very much, Tom. I learned a lot about Marvel. Lol.
Date: 12/1/2022 8:57:00 AM
Wow! This is an incredible write, Jenna. It must've taken a lot of research. You handled it so well. Kudos!!!!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/1/2022 9:02:00 AM
It was an easy search that I'd started a couple of weeks ago then decided not to enter. It's a woman's prerogative to change her mind, so I did. Thanks, Milt.

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