Khensu
deity sky ancient Egyptian religion single tradition · 1
Khensu is the son of Amun-Re and Mut in ancient Egyptian religion, often associated with the moon and time. He is depicted as a youthful god who governs the passage of time and is worshipped for his wisdom and guidance.
When
- First attested
- 2000 BCE
- Attested period
- -2000 – -1500
- Historical notes
- Khensu was worshipped as a lunar deity during the Middle Kingdom period in ancient Egypt.
Relationships
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The sacred barques of the wind deity Amun-Re, his consort Mut and son Khensu left the temple at Karnak in order to visit the funerary temples of deceased royalty on the West Bank and their shrines in the Theban Necropolis.”
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