Moon Knight: What Do The Gods Use Avatars For?
Since the Marvel Cinematic Universe began in 2008, more and more mythical, cosmic beings have been introduced. It started with Thor and the Asgardians, Norse gods that ruled over the seven realms. We witnessed the immense powers of the Celestials, cosmic beings that helped shape the universe. Thor: Love and Thunder is set to introduce the Olympians, bringing Zeus and possibly Hercules into the fold. And now, with Moon Knight, the Egyptian gods have emerged as well.
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It’s clear there are many beings in the MCU that label themselves as a god; hell, even Thanos tried claiming that he was a god when he acquired the Infinity Gauntlet. But the Egyptian gods in Moon Knight are actual gods in the same vein as the Asgardians and soon-to-be Olympians that humanity has worshiped for thousands of years. Unlike the Asgardians, the Egyptian gods do not walk among humans but instead, use human avatars. But for what purpose do the gods use avatars and why don’t they simply interact with humans themselves?
Warning! Spoilers ahead!
Believe it or not, the Egyptian gods have existed since 1,000,000 B.C., possibly even before that. These deities are known as the Ennead and reside in the Celestial Heliopolis, a pocket dimension just outside our own. It’s said that the Ennead first originated on Earth, where they ruled until 10,000 B.C. when human pharaohs began ruling over Egypt.
It was at this time that the Ennead discovered an interdimensional nexus that allowed them to travel to a pocket dimension that was adjacent to Earth and built the city of Heliopolis (similar to Asgard). The gods can travel to Earth along a golden bridge called the Path of the Gods, again, similar to the Rainbow
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