ANKH OCCULT SYMBOL
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ANKH - EGYPTIAN OCCULT SYMBOL
ANKH: An Egyptian cross symbolizing a mythical eternal life, rebirth, and the life-giving power of the sun.
The Ankh was, for the ancient Egyptians, the symbol (the actual Hieroglyphic sign) of life but it is an enduring icon that remains with us even today as a Christian cross. It is one of the most potent symbols represented in Egyptian art, often forming a part of decorative motifs.
The ankh seems at least to be an evolved form of, or associated with the Egyptian glyph for magical protection, sa. However, what the sign itself represents is often disputed. For example, Sir Alan Gardiner thought that it showed a sandal strap with the loop at the top forming the strap, but if so, the symbolism is obscure and so his theory has found little real favor early on. However, this interpretation seems to have received some acceptance among modern writers. It would seem that the ancient Egyptians called that part of the sandal 'nkh (exact pronunciation unknown). Because this word was composed of the same consonants as the word "life", the sign to represent that particular part of the sandal, was also used to write the word "life".
The Ankh was, for the ancient Egyptians, the symbol (the actual Hieroglyphic sign) of life but it is an enduring icon that remains with us even today as a Christian cross. It is one of the most potent symbols represented in Egyptian art, often forming a part of decorative motifs.
The ankh seems at least to be an evolved form of, or associated with the Egyptian glyph for magical protection, sa. However, what the sign itself represents is often disputed. For example, Sir Alan Gardiner thought that it showed a sandal strap with the loop at the top forming the strap, but if so, the symbolism is obscure and so his theory has found little real favor early on. However, this interpretation seems to have received some acceptance among modern writers. It would seem that the ancient Egyptians called that part of the sandal 'nkh (exact pronunciation unknown). Because this word was composed of the same consonants as the word "life", the sign to represent that particular part of the sandal, was also used to write the word "life".
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Occult Symbols are used to communicate the spiritual attributes of the New Age movement and the occult. Many of the OCCULT SYMBOLS are many centuries old and their meanings have largely remained the same down the ages.The New Age movement is the public extension of ancient occult teachings and has elevated mystical symbolism to a recognized segment in modern culture.
The "marks" of occultism can be found throughout society, and many do recognize their spiritual implications. Many do not. One thing is certain to the believers in the occult - just because the average person doesn't know the meaning of occult symbols, it in no way negates their significance.
Occult Symbols are centres of a mighty force, figures pregnant with an awful power.
Occult symbols have great and terrible meanings. Mystics throughout the ages have known that.
What is "A SYMBOL?"
According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary, "symbol" can be defined as "a mark or character taken as the conventional sign of some object, idea, function, or process."
The New Age movement and the occult have made the use of these symbols 'Normal" But we must, at all costs - and for own good - recognize their spiritual significance.
Just because the average person no longer knows the meaning of occult symbols, it in no way negates their significance.
OCCULT SYMBOLS never lost their meaning, their power and their influence.
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