Moon Knight (TV Mini Series - Marvel)

Bluegazer

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Well, today I finished watching this series, its last chapter. Besides dealing with Egyptian mythology, childhood traumas and multiple personalities, one of the most interesting aspects is how it deals with the concept of good, evil and the judgment of souls. Although it takes it from the perspective of Egyptian mythology, the series discusses the way in which this judgment is carried out.

The two Egyptian gods in conflict over this issue are Khonshu and Ammit. Khonshu advocates only punishing those who have chosen evil, while Ammit seeks to eradicate evil at its root by preventing it. In the course of the series it becomes apparent that Ammit basically intends to eliminate free will, while Khonshu wants to preserve it.

What is interesting is to see who is Khonshu and who is Ammit, in their original forms when they do not need an avatar, in this context of the issue of free will.

Jonsu, (Ancient Egyptian: ḫnswsw; also transcribed as Chonsu, Khensu, Khons, Chons or Khonshu) is the ancient Egyptian god of the Moon. His name means "traveler," and this may be related to the perceived nocturnal journey of the Moon across the sky. Together with Thoth he marked the passage of time. Khonsu was instrumental in creating new life in all living creatures. In Thebes he was part of a family triad (the "Theban Triad") with Mut as his mother and Amun as his father.

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Ammyt (other spellings: Ammit, Ammut, Amemet or Amam), called "devourer of the dead", was the one who devoured the heart of a deceased human being if he was not considered "Just of voice" (pure) in the Judgment of Osiris, losing the pharaohs their immortal status.

The series I think is well developed and manages to keep you on the couch.
 
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