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Myths featuring The Spirit of Bakhtan

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The Demon of Bakhtan Surrendering to the Idol of Khonsu

🏺 Egyptian MythologyBalkh, AfghanistanPharaoh • Prince of Bakhtan • Princess Bentresh

When the Princess of Bakhtan was possessed by a powerful spirit, the Pharaoh of Egypt sent a sacred idol of the moon god Khonsu to heal her. Upon arriving in the distant land, the spirit recognized the divine authority of the god and agreed to depart peacefully after a grand feast. This tale of diplomatic divinity highlights the healing powers of Khonsu and the far-reaching influence of...