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Yes. The Ankh, or crux ansata, was the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic character for "eternal life". Egyptian gods were often shown carrying it by its loop or bearing one in each hand, arms crossed over their chest. This ancient Egyptian sign of life became a stylised cross of Jesus.
AnswerThe Coptic church adopted the ankh, but the more common Christian cross symbol was not based on it. It simply symbolised the shape of the cross on which Christ was crucified.
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Did all the Egyptian gods hold the ankh?
no, not all Egyptian gods hold the ankh but many are depicted with the ankh, since the ankh represented eternal life set (or seth: god of evil chaos and disorder) was not usually depicted with the ankh
What is a pharaoh's cross?
The Ankh is defined as: The symbolic representation of both Physical and Eternal life. It is known as the original cross. The ankh appears frequently in Egyptian writings about rebirth, and this symbolism was adopted by Coptic Christians, especially gnostic sects, to symbolize the resurrection of Christ and the heavenly marriage. The ankh was an earlier form of the cross than the better known "latin" cross. http://altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/symbols/bldefsankh.htm
How did ancient Egyptians make the ankh?
the ankh also know as the key of life is made out of gold and was first made in 1671
What Egyptian sign of life?
th egyptian sign of life is ankh
What is the meaning of the wings on an Ankh?
could imply some relationship with aviation, Air Force chaplain, perhaps? has nothing to do with that. an ankh is a symbol for eternal life. The wings, depending on the wings, mean different things. I have the Egyptian wings with my ankh and they are the wings of horus. Ankh with wings in general means "Battered but still standing"
What does Horus hold in his hands?
an Ankh
What is Robert Langdon's favorite symbol?
The Ankh
Did all the Egyptian gods hold the ankh?
no, not all Egyptian gods hold the ankh but many are depicted with the ankh, since the ankh represented eternal life set (or seth: god of evil chaos and disorder) was not usually depicted with the ankh
What is the amulet worn by pharaoh called?
scarab Or ANKH
What does the word ankh mean?
Life. Ankh, The Symbol of Life or eternal
What is the symbolism of ankh tattoos?
The ankh is the Egyptian symbol of life and the afterlife.
What is a pharaoh's cross?
The Ankh is defined as: The symbolic representation of both Physical and Eternal life. It is known as the original cross. The ankh appears frequently in Egyptian writings about rebirth, and this symbolism was adopted by Coptic Christians, especially gnostic sects, to symbolize the resurrection of Christ and the heavenly marriage. The ankh was an earlier form of the cross than the better known "latin" cross. http://altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/symbols/bldefsankh.htm
Can you think of a sentence using the word ankh?
She had a necklace with a golden ankh hanging from it
When was Ankh Ka Tara created?
Ankh Ka Tara was created in 1978.
What is the meaning of Punjabi word Ankh?
The Punjabi word "Ankh" translates to "eye" in English.
What did ankh's do?
protect
When was The Streets of Ankh-Morpork created?
The Streets of Ankh-Morpork was created on 1993-11-04.
