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The Ankh is defined as: The symbolic representation of both Physical and Eternal life. It is known as the original cross, which is a powerful symbol that was first created by Africans in Ancient Egypt.

The Ankh is commonly known to mean life in the language of Ancient Kemet (land of the Blacks) renamed Egypt by the Greeks. It is also a symbol for the power to give and sustain life, the Ankh is typically associated with material things such as water(which was believed by Egyptians to regenerate life), air, sun, as well as with the Gods, who are frequently pictured carrying an Ankh. The Egyptian king is often associated with the Ankh also, either in possession of an Ankh (providing life to his people) or being given an Ankh (or stream of Ankhs) by the Gods. This can be seen in the picture of King Senworsert below who is holding two Ankhs to his chest. There are numerous examples that have been found that were made from metal, clay and wood. It is usually worn as an amulet to extent the life of living and placed on the mummy to energize the resurrected spirit. The Gods and the Kings are often shown carrying the Ankh to distinguish them from mere mortals. The Ankh symbolized eternal life and bestowed immortality on anyone who possessed it. It is believed that life energy emanating from the Ankh can be absorbed by anyone within a certain proximity. An Ankh serves as an antenna or conduit for the divine power of life that permeates the universe. The amulet is a powerful talisman that provides the wearer with protection from the evil forces of decay and degeneration.

The loop of the Ankh is held by the Gods. It is associated with Isis and Osiris in the Early Dynastic Period. The Loop of the Anhk also represent the feminine discipline or the (Womb), while the elongated section represent the masculine discipline or the (Penis). These two sacred units then come together and form life. Because of its powerful appeal, the Ankh was used in various religious and cultural rituals involving royalty. In the Treasures of Tutankhumun, the Ankh was a major artifact found in the tomb. The circle symbolizes eternal life and the cross below it represents the material plane. The Ankh is called the "Crux Ansata," it is of Egyptian origin and can be traced to the Early Dynastic Period, appearing frequently in artwork of various material and in relief, depicting the Gods.

It is usually held to the nose of the deceased king by the Gods to represent the breath of life given in the after-world. The Ankh also resembles a key and is considered the key to eternal life after death. Its influence was felt in every dynastic period and survives as an icon possessing mystical power throughout the Coptic Christian era. The Ankh possessed by each God had power associated with that God. The Ankh of the God Anubis (shown in the picture to the right) is related to the protection of the dead, that of Sekmet, War, Hapi related to the living waters of the Nile and Amen, the spirit God, the breath of life.


For more information and research check out the book
The Ankh- The African Origin of Electromagnetism
By Nur Ankh Amen

Originally Posted by Val3nie2debone I LOVE THIS!!!! i took the pic...hope you don't mind

Originally Posted by HoneyEmpress Don't mind at all sis, it's all about sharing energies and information!! here are so more links for anyone who want to read up on it: http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/ankh.htm This is one of the many ways the ankh was held: Like myself so many people wear this design and I want to make sure people know it's meanings and origins...

Originally Posted by SeReNDiPiTy I begged my mother to buy me one of these at the African Street Festival years and years ago. I had to explain to her what it represented before she bought it even though I was like 12, I'm not even really sure where I got the info from. hmmm

Originally Posted by Ananci_7 Excellent piece HE. I am also familiar`with the book A few quick comments; the ankh is the most famous symbol to come out of Egypt/Kmt. However, its origins are not Egyptian. Old Kmt inherited a lot of its culture from inner African civilisations, some of which are only now being explored. The ankh and the cncept of the cross can be traced back to the earliest human societies in Africa. It has even been found among the Twa and Hutu people who still represent our links with the paleolithic past. I have said many times that even in woman-hating religions like Xianity, the presence of the cross is like Her last laugh. Because all crosses revolve around the theme of life and regeneration; in ancient Africa and even among the Yoruba, the crossroads and crosses represent the meeting of the worlds of the dead and the living -- the perpetual cycle of life. Further the cross was a representation of the tree, one of the earliest images linked to worship of the divine. But this divine concept was female; the cross and the tree was idntified with the Divine Female, the Great Mother. The ankh, if you look at it, is the unification of the sexual reproductive organs of the male and the female. Egypt, inherited very ancient traditions and incorporated them, she didn't discard them, and from the Nile, the ankh and its variants travelled to the rest of the world with migrating groups. The ankh was actually used for a brief period in Christian worship until the switch was made to the now used Tet cross. Additionally, in early Christian iconography, devotees, understanding the symbolism of the cross did not have any image of a person on it at all. If they had anything at all, it was a crucified lamb.

Originally Posted by Ananci_7 Excellent piece HE. I am also familiar`with the book A few quick comments; the ankh is the most famous symbol to come out of Egypt/Kmt. However, its origins are not Egyptian. Old Kmt inherited a lot of its culture from inner African civilisations, some of which are only now being explored. The ankh and the cncept of the cross can be traced back to the earliest human societies in Africa. It has even been found among the Twa and Hutu people who still represent our links with the paleolithic past. I have said many times that even in woman-hating religions like Xianity, the presence of the cross is like Her last laugh. Because all crosses revolve around the theme of life and regeneration; in ancient Africa and even among the Yoruba, the crossroads and crosses represent the meeting of the worlds of the dead and the living -- the perpetual cycle of life. Further the cross was a representation of the tree, one of the earliest images linked to worship of the divine. But this divine concept was female; the cross and the tree was idntified with the Divine Female, the Great Mother. The ankh, if you look at it, is the unification of the sexual reproductive organs of the male and the female. Egypt, inherited very ancient traditions and incorporated them, she didn't discard them, and from the Nile, the ankh and its variants travelled to the rest of the world with migrating groups. The ankh was actually used for a brief period in Christian worship until the switch was made to the now used Tet cross. Additionally, in early Christian iconography, devotees, understanding the symbolism of the cross did not have any image of a person on it at all. If they had anything at all, it was a crucified lamb.

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Originally Posted by saveoursoca Since u decided to take the talk to Christ I will say again The cross has nuttin to do with Christ except his hanging on it like countless othere by the romans. By no way is it now his symbol No matter how many claim it is.

Originally Posted by Ananci_7 It first came to my attention when listening to a taped lecture by Dr Yosef ben-Jochannan. Checking wit some ppl who into archaeology and anthrophotojournalism confirmed it. Check with Dr Runuko Rashidi and his discussion board called GlobalAfricanPresence on Yahoo Groups