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Ancient Egyptian symbol of fertility, life and immortality. Also known as an Ansata cross, it is a visual representation of a sandal strap. The lower cross represents the masculine aspect of divinity; the top loop, the feminine. The Ankh is considered to have meaning in Ritual magick and in Wiccan/Neopagan traditions.

Pronunciation: Ahnk • (noun)

Related Resources:

Kemet religion
Kemet religion on About.com.

Elsewhere on the Web:

Ankh, the original cross - an in depth history of the Ankh.

Kemet.org -A revival of ancient Egyptian religion, the Kemetic Orthodox Faith.

Ancient Egyptian Virtual Temple- A large resource for ancient Egyptian culture, culture, and language. Features maps, hieroglyphics, and a click-through virtual temple.

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