2006-10-27 15:33:13 · 12 answers · asked by Candy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The ankh (also known as the Staff of Isis) symbolizes immortality in Egyptian mythology. It came well before Islam.
2006-10-27 15:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Meaning of the Ankh:
The short and traditional meaning for the ankh symbol is "everlasting life". This symbol is a heiroglyph seen in countless ancient Egyptian carvings, usually held in hand by Gods and pharohs to show how they preside over life (in other words, are immortal). In these images, the ankh is held by the loop rather than the base. The ankh is a popular symbol among Pagans, likely due to the similarity to a Christian cross which makes the ankh much less shocking to others, as compared to a pentacle.
2006-10-27 15:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by mesquitemachine 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Egyptian
2006-10-27 15:42:40 · answer #3 · answered by Deus Maxwell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Egyptians
2006-10-27 15:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by Piper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ankh (pronounced 'ahnk', symbol ☥) 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 breasts. It is also known as the Egyptian Cross, or as crux ansata, Latin for "cross with a handle".
2006-10-27 15:39:44 · answer #5 · answered by St. Mike 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ancient Egyptian's favored the anhk.
2006-10-27 15:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by Emma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Muslim but not sure what the ahnk is referring to.
2006-10-27 15:36:31 · answer #7 · answered by Muse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the egyptian religion.it represents the meaning of life.i even wear one.or should i say have one?but it shows the meaning of life to the people who wear it.hope this helped.
blessed be,
Lord Ashka aka dark witch
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2006-10-28 11:30:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Egyptian, and is the symbol for everlasting life.
2006-10-27 15:38:31 · answer #9 · answered by buttercup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is the Egyptian religion.
2006-10-27 15:35:16 · answer #10 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋