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Definition: A tower or steeple erected atop Hindu and tibetan Buddhist temples. The stupa is a symbol for the elementary organization of the universe. It is composed of four parts (from the base, up), symbolizing the five tattwas, or elements:

earth

air

fire

water

spirit, or aethyr

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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