The ankh cross is an ancient Egyptian symbol that represents life, immortality, and the union of male and female energies. It is often associated with fertility, health, and prosperity, and was used in religious and funerary contexts in ancient Egypt.
The Ankh was one of the earliest forms of the Christian cross called the "Crux Ansata" or 'cross with a handle'. It was adopted by early Coptic Christians.ANSWER 2:No, the ankh cross was the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol known as the "key of life" or "key of the Nile." Crux ansatais Latin meaning "cross with a handle," which is how the Romans identified it. Although adopted by early Coptic Christians, it is NOT a Christian cross because it doesn't symbolize Jesus' crucifixion on a cross.
Eternal life
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
Ankh
It is called and an ankh. The Ankh Cross represents life (immortality) and death
This is called an Ankh
If you are referring to the cross with the loop on top, it is called an ankh.
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An ankh is known as the Egyptian staff or cross of life. They are generally depicted as a cross with a loop at the top where the vertical short arm of the cross would be. There are some depictions of ankhs with a circle instead of a loop at the top, but these are much less common.
Traditional Ankh Pendant or Cross of Life
No, it is not.
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