Ankhs
Origins Of The Ankh
The Ankh is primarily an Egyptian symbol. It was a hieroglyphic character used to mean “life” whether in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic writing or art. Egyptian gods and goddesses are often shown carrying the ankh by its loop, or holding one … Continue reading →
Knot Of Isis
Isis is the Egyptian goddess celebrated mostly as the ideal wife and mother figure; she is friend to whomever prays to her, the sinners, slaves, or the wealthy. Isis is also the patron of nature and magic; in Egyptian mythology, … Continue reading →
The Coptic Cross
The original Coptic Cross as opposed to the modern Coptic Orthodox Cross are so dissimilar that it’s hard to believe that one was actually derived from the other. The only noticeable similarities in most forms of the many variations of … Continue reading →
Ankhs In Popular Culture
The ankh symbol is used often in popular culture, throughout various mediums of entertainment, whether in music, literature, media, for example. The emergence of the ankh into pop-culture, some believe, the cause of a film; The Egyptian. The Egyptian premiered … Continue reading →
Was, Chi-Rho, Djed Pillar
The Was, Chi-Rho, and Djed symbols are usually depicted with the ankh, and have similar or related meanings. The Was is a staff, and a hieroglyph for an Egyptian word meaning power, and dominion. It’s a sceptre representing the “Set-animal”, … Continue reading →
