Khonshu is a member of the Ennead, the Heliopolitan race of gods that were worshipped by the people of Ancient Egypt. He is the God of the Moon,[9] who also prided himself in being the protector of travellers in the night.[10] Not being able to enter the Earthly plane, Khonshu has picked countless champions throughout history to work as an avatar and be guided by his will. This Fist of Khonshu dons the identity of Moon Knight, and Marc Spector has become Khonshu’s avatar in modern day.