This ankh
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Item # 1813 - Measurements:
20 x 7 mm
ANKH BELLY RING Color of Stone Will Vary
Ankh Earrings
Ankh Symbolism 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. The Ankh is possibly one of the most widely recognized
symbols other than the cross, sacred to the ancient Egyptians, and
often used as an amulet, this symbol is basically the T or Tau cross
supporting a circular shape. Giving the appearance of the shape
of a key, in Egyptian hieroglyphics this symbol stands for life
or living, and forms part of the Egyptian words such as 'health'
and 'happiness'. Linked with Egyptian gods and goddesses, such as
Isis (eternal mother and High Priestess) and Osiris, most gods would
appear to have possessed the ankh, to symbolize life, sexual union,
and immortality. It is thus often referred to as the Key of Life,
or even the cross of life, because of its creative power. The loop
of the ankh is considered to be the feminine, whilst the T shape
is considered to be the masculine staff. Together, these symbols
reflect a continued existence.
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