Gods aren't exactly new to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the Moon Knight series on Disney Plus has had a great deal of fun introducing the new deities. The Egyptian Ennead makes up a great deal of the main cast of the series, but they could also change some interesting details of the larger MCU.
Moon Knight is heavily built around a handful of Egyptian gods, most of whom select avatars to act on Earth, but who still appear openly throughout the series. From Moon Knight's patron Khonshu, to the villainous Ammit, to the more ambiguous Taweret, these deities are interesting new figures in the franchise.
Moon Knight: Is Khonshu The Real Villain?
One of the most interesting things about the portrayal of the Ennead in the MCU is the way it conflicts with the presentation of other deities. These characters are based on beings once worshipped by ancient people, but still worshipped amongst some circles, much in the same way as the Asgardians of the Thor films. While Thor went in anAncient Aliens/Chariots of the Gods direction with their depiction of deific figures, Moon Knight seems to portray their gods much more traditionally. The MCU's Ennead was once revered as gods, but they retreated into hiding when their base of worship slowly dispersed or died out. They aren't visible to most people, and they don't seem to be able to affect change on Earth without a human avatar. This is a radical change in how gods have been portrayed in the MCU.
The Norse deities, as they appear in the MCU, have only a few throwaway lines referencing human worship. Loki derisively points out that the most minor miracle of their capability would illicit worship from early man. Thor and company practice magic, fight mystical creatures, and participate
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