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=== Hymns ===
Khnum is a recurring figure in numerous of the hymns within the temples at Elephantine and Esna, showcasing his significance. Distinctively, ''The Morning Hymn to Khnum'' aligns him with the gods [[Amun]] and [[Shu (Egyptian god)|Shu]], venerating him as the "Lord of life" and attributing him the ability to shape the bodies of humans. Another revered hymn, ''The Great Hymn to Khnum'', celebrates him as the creator of all men, gods, and animals, as well as the provider of minerals and nurturer of plant life. This hymn delves into Khnum's intricate craftsmanship in forming body parts and assigning their functions. Additionally, Khnum is also acknowledged for creating a diversity of languages across regions, contrasting with Egyptian speech. In this hymn, Khnum is further depicted as the "Ba-of" many different deities scattered throughout Egypt, merging with the gods and representing the embodiment of their souls.<ref name="Lichtheim-2006b" /> In ''The Great Second Hymn to Khnum'', the hymn depicts Khnum-Ra sailing across the sky to establish pillars with goddesses in the south, north, and east, and possibly the west.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Hafez |first=Sherin |date=2024-01-01 |title=The Mythological Significance of aHaj.t; The Goddess of the South |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/ijthsx.2024.245028.1066 |journal=The International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Studies |volume=6 |issue=1 |pages=1–23 |doi=10.21608/ijthsx.2024.245028.1066 |issn=2785-9851}}</ref>

Further linking Khnum to the divine narrative, he is mentioned in ''The Hymn to [[Hapi (Nile god)|Hapy]]'', connecting him to the Nile-god.<ref name="Lichtheim-2006a" />