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Ankh

The ankh was the Egyptian hieroglyphic character that stood for the word ʿnḫ, meaning life. Egyptian gods are often portrayed carrying it by its loop, or bearing one in each hand, arms crossed over their chest. It is also known as the Egyptian Cross, or as crux ansata, Latin for "cross with a handle". "Ankhs" are viewed as a protective symbol. Many Ancient Egyptian Gods are seen holding this item.

Images for kids

  • Ka ankh libation 1 (2)

    First Dynasty stone dish in the shape of an ankh embraced by a pair of arms representing the ka

  • Codex Glazier 2

    A crux ansata in Codex Glazier, a Coptic manuscript of the New Testament, 4th to 5th century AD

  • Ankh symbols (on a fragment of cloth)

    Crux ansata signs on a piece of cloth, 4th to 5th century AD

  • Ceremonial Implement in the Shape of an Ankh MET 30.8.29 back rgb

    An ankh made of Egyptian faience

  • Le roi Ramsès parmi les dieux (Louvre, B 13)

    The god Horus offers life to the king, Ramesses II.

  • Anch

    Ankh-shaped mirror case from the tomb of Tutankhamun

  • Banebdjed Tomb KV19

    The god Banebdjedet with a scepter combining the was and djed with the ankh

  • Deir el-Bahari 2016-03-25n

    Frieze of ankh, djed, and was signs atop the hieroglyph for "all"

See also

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