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Chons

In Egyptian mythology, Chons is a lunar deity and a son of Amun and Mut. In art, he is portrayed as a man with the posture of a mummy and curved beard along with a full moon and a crescent moon on his head dress.

Alternative: Khonsu, Khons, Khensu

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