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What is an ankh?

What is an ankh? Here are some definitions.

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  1. A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ (“life”) and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.
  2. A tau cross.
  3. An afro-centric symbol of spiritualism, esp. as it relates to Kemetic spiritualism.
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Among them were symbols that I recognized, such as an Egyptian ankh and a Minoan labrys.
The majority recognizes the ankh as an Egyptian symbol of mythological power.
Under the left eye, there appeared to be a small ankh, Egyptian symbol for eternal life, which was also colored black.
The end of the staff is an odd symbol, similar to the top of an ankh.
There were no scars or blemishes around it, just a little black mark in the shape of an ankh.
The upper elements include the ankh, a symbol of life and a reference to Women's College Hospital and wider women's issues.

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