Khonsu 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 with Mut as his mother and Amun his father.
Painting depicting Khonsu in the tomb of Montuherkhepeshef, Valley of the Kings, western Thebes
Prayer to Khonsu (1905) by Stefan Bakałowicz, a modern painting depicting priests worshiping Khonsu and the moon
Bas-relief of Khonsu (left) at the mortuary temple of Ramesses III
Relief representing Khonsu in the Temple of Khonsu, Karnak, 20th Dynasty
A lunar deity or moon deity is a deity who represents the Moon, or an aspect of it. These deities can have a variety of functions and traditions depending upon the culture, but they are often related. Lunar deities and Moon worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms.
Selene and Endymion, by Albert Aublet
Disk depicting a dismembered Coyolxāuhqui (Coyolxauhqui Stone, c. 1473 CE)