Ankh of Egyptian Mysticism; meaning and uses.
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The Ankh Symbol of Ancient Egypt
Sometimes referred to and Anhk, this symbol utilizes a cross and loop for it upper vertical arm. The Latin term for the Ankh, crux ansata, means the handle shaped cross. The ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic of the Ankh, stood for the word 'nh which means life
Sometimes referred to and Anhk, this symbol utilizes a cross and loop for it upper vertical arm. The Latin term for the Ankh, crux ansata, means the handle shaped cross. The ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic of the Ankh, stood for the word 'nh which means life but has been suggested by some scholars to perhaps have an original meaning of a sandal strap, although even until today has a greater significance as a magical knot.
Many depictions of the gods and pharaohs of ancient Egypt are depicted holding the ankh by the loop, or to bear one in each hand crossed over the breast. Egytian gods such as Ptah, Osiris, Isis, Anubis, Bastet, Khnum, Set, Horus, and many others are often drawn holding the holy symbol. Many Pharaohs were often depicted in the same manner and buried with an Ankh in front of his face to symbolize the breath of life.
The Ankh was the basis for the Christain cross,%2
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sandi23
Oct 1, 2010 @ 3:04 pm | delete
- I've saw this symbol one day that I was walking through the park and I thought that it was related with a Mara or something like that I've never imagined that it was a Greek symbol.
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songbird6
Aug 3, 2007 @ 9:23 pm | delete
- Great lens! I love the ankh; it's very significant to me.
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