Khonsou - Le Dieu de la Lune de l'Egypte Ancienne

Khonsu was the god of the moon and time in ancient Egypt. His name, which means traveler, comes from the way the moon moves in the sky. Travelers, especially those who went out at night, were safe when the god was present. The crescent of the moon was his sign. According to the texts of the pyramids, Khonsu was first considered a god on the dark, violent and dangerous side. He was a bloodthirsty god who helped the king to capture and eat the other deities. Khonsu was often associated with time and people considered him as the god of calendars and lunar cycles. Ancient Egyptians thought he was responsible for the cycles of life and death and that he watched the order of the universe. Throughout Egypt, but especially in Thebes, where he owned a large temple, the god of the moon was revered. At the time of Ramses III, the temple of Khonsu was built in Karnak. It was one of the most important and impressive temples in Egypt, where the god and his family were venerated and where gifts were offered to them. Khonsu was also known as the god of healing for having participated in many miracles in ancient Egypt. Egyptians also believed that the cycle of the moon was related to their fertility and that of their animals.