Skip to content

Unexplainable.net

Watching The World Change

  • Get Jumping And Get It Done Self Improvement
  • Haunted Ogden, Utah Part 1 Ghost And Demons
  • Obama’s January Disclosure Rumor UFOs and Aliens
  • UFO Conflict Reports Continue from Arizona UFOs and Aliens
  • Dream Interpretations 2: Bugs Meditation And Spirituality
  • Residents at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center Information and Theories
  • Fast Food Nutrition Chart Other Exciting News
  • Well-Known Stigmatics in History: Sudac & Padre Pio Religion Articles

Religious Symbols: The Ankh

Posted on October 7, 2006 By jim No Comments on Religious Symbols: The Ankh

When it came to the meaning of life, there was one symbol that stood for just that throughout the ancient Egyptian culture. It was the ankh, a hieroglyphic character that was often connected to the Egyptian gods, who were often seen transporting the symbol about the land, carrying it by the loop. In temple paintings, it is the ankh, which is often seen in the hand of various gods. Sometimes the symbol is viewed crossing their breastplate. Other references to the ankh include the Egyptian Cross. It is often thought of as the original construction of the cross that is used today by Christians.

 

Where Did It Come From?

 

Researchers are unaware of when the ankh became popular throughout the Egyptian culture. No one has been able to come about a theory that supports all angles. Various interpretations of its shape ranges from referring to genitalia to something representative of a sandal strap. Others speculate that the ankh combines the features of both the male and female symbols associated with Osiris and Isis. The cross has represented Osiris in the past, while Isis is represented by the oval. This has been viewed as a combination of heaven and earth. Whatever the interpretation of the origins of this symbol, it is all agreed upon that is refers to life or the energy of life. Along the way, it has also come to signify immortality, the universe, as well as power.

 

Additional thoughts also include:

 

Since the ankh bears a close resemblance to a key, it is seems connected to the thought that it may have representative of the unlocking of the gates of death.

 

The ankh has been used as a symbol for life after death throughout the realms of Coptic Christian belief.

 

During ritual magic practices, the ankh is known to play an important role.

 

Some have also recognized its likeness to a combination of a cross and the Christian fish symbol. Some believe that it may serve as a reference to a specific point of origin, as well as a connection to the three main Egyptian pyramids. This analysis leads to the belief that two ankhs may serve as the basis of the astrological sign of the Pisces. Others associate the ankh with the crucifix.

 

Within Egyptian Art

 

When taking a look at Egyptian tomb paintings, as well as other pieces of art, the ankh is often visible. In works of art depicting gods or goddesses, the ankh can be found close to their hands. It tends to be used as a reference to the afterlife. Amulets were made during ancient Egyptian times, which looked much like an ankh. The mirrors during these times also utilized ankhs within their design, often taking on the shape of this respected symbol. In art, the ankh was also representative of conception when a god was seen touching a human with it.

 

Today, the ankh has been embraced within popular culture. Video games, computer games, movies and books have all been based upon the symbol of the ankh. It has also been worn as a piece of jewelry in many different social circles, including those who worship vampires. The ankh has also become a popular tattoo theme, embraced by celebrity singers and athletes.

 

                                      

Religion Articles

Post navigation

Previous Post: Misleading Minerals: Irish, Italian & Indian
Next Post: Inside an Ancient Egyptian Household

Related Posts

  • Catholic Holidays in Portugal: All Saints’ Day Religion Articles
  • Biblical Connections to Familiar Phrases and Sayings VII Religion Articles
  • Are Numbers Replacing Religion? Religion Articles
  • The Book of Judges I Religion Articles
  • Summary of Books of the Old Testament: Obadiah Religion Articles
  • The Digits ‘666’ Cause Cross Country Runner to Pull Out of Championship Race Religion Articles

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • The Meat Eater couple arrested for child abuse
  • The Meat-Eater boxer kidnapped and raped a young school Girl
  • Carnist man arrested for 198 years for raping and shooting a woman
  • Mitch McConnell- Eating Cow Corpses
  • Animal Flesh Eater Arrested: Felony Charges Serious Injury To 3 Month Old!

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Archives

  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • May 2020
  • June 2018
  • February 2018
  • July 2016
  • May 2016
  • February 2016
  • September 2015
  • July 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • July 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • November 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • April 2010
  • March 2010
  • February 2010
  • January 2010
  • December 2009
  • November 2009
  • October 2009
  • September 2009
  • August 2009
  • July 2009
  • June 2009
  • May 2009
  • April 2009
  • March 2009
  • February 2009
  • January 2009
  • December 2008
  • November 2008
  • October 2008
  • September 2008
  • August 2008
  • July 2008
  • June 2008
  • May 2008
  • April 2008
  • March 2008
  • February 2008
  • January 2008
  • December 2007
  • November 2007
  • October 2007
  • September 2007
  • August 2007
  • July 2007
  • June 2007
  • May 2007
  • April 2007
  • March 2007
  • February 2007
  • January 2007
  • December 2006
  • November 2006
  • October 2006
  • September 2006
  • August 2006
  • July 2006
  • June 2006
  • May 2006
  • April 2006
  • March 2006
  • February 2006
  • January 2006
  • December 2005
  • November 2005
  • October 2005
  • September 2005
  • August 2005
  • July 2005
  • June 2005
  • May 2005
  • April 2005
  • March 2005
  • February 2005
  • January 2005
  • December 2004
  • November 2004
  • October 2004
  • September 2004
  • August 2004
  • July 2004
  • June 2004
  • May 2004
  • April 2004
  • March 2004
  • February 2004
  • January 2004
  • December 2003
  • November 2003
  • October 2003

Categories

  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Benjamin Fulford Story
  • Corrupt Carnivores
  • Cryptology and Monsters
  • Eating Healthy
  • Ghost And Demons
  • Information and Theories
  • Mars Coverage
  • Meditation And Spirituality
  • Mysteries
  • NASA Articles
  • Other Exciting News
  • Personal Accounts
  • Pictures And Multimedia
  • Political Conspiracies
  • Recent Submissions
  • Religion Articles
  • Self Improvement
  • Simply Unexplainable
  • Space and Astrology
  • Technology Articles
  • True Stories
  • UFOs and Aliens
  • Unexplainable Video Library
  • Unexplainable Weather
  • The End Of Time Meditation And Spirituality
  • The Stars Themselves Space and Astrology
  • Return to Dogtown Ghost And Demons
  • Dinosaur Facts: Brachiosaurus Information and Theories
  • Stick Figure Could be 2011’s Creepiest Cryptid Story Simply Unexplainable
  • Herbs for Witches: Frankincense to Hydrangea Information and Theories
  • The Amherst Tormentor Ghost And Demons
  • The Aztec UFO Alien Crash UFOs and Aliens

Copyright © 2023 Unexplainable.net.

Powered by PressBook News Dark theme