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ankhAncient Egyptian hieroglyph signifying life, consisting of a cross surmounted by a loop. In tomb inscriptions, gods and pharaohs are often pictured holding the ankh, which forms part of the hieroglyph for concepts such as health and happiness. It is used as a cross in the Coptic Orthodox Church. ankh talisman ensuring everlasting life. [Egyptian Myth.: Jobes, 99] See : Immortality How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``Everywhere you look (in hieroglyphics), there is rope twisted around the crossbar of ankhs,'' she says. She believes ancient Egyptians used ankhs to hold strings of kites used with pulleys to ``fly'' huge stones. |
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