Myths featuring Pharaoh Ramses II

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Khonsu Traveling to Bakhtan to Exorcise an Evil Spirit from the Foreign Princess

🏺 Egyptian MythologyTemple of Khonsu at Karnak, EgyptKhonsu • Pharaoh Ramses II • Princess Bentresh

When the Princess of Bakhtan is possessed by a powerful spirit, the Pharaoh petitions the moon god Khonsu to send a divine healer to the distant land. A specific manifestation of the god travels across the desert to perform a successful exorcism through negotiation and a grand offering. The story highlights the protective power of Khonsu and the international reach of Egyptian religious...