What is "khonsu"

Khonsu (also Chonsu, Khensu, Khons, Chons or Khonshu) is the Ancient Egyptian god of the moon. His name means "traveller", and this may relate to the 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.

Khonsu, Khonshu or Khons may refer to:

• Khonsu, an ancient Egyptian lunar deity
• Khonshu (Marvel Comics), a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe
• Khonsu, a fictional character in Stargate SG-1; a minor Goa'uld in the service of the System Lord Ba'al