The Ankh is the Egyptian hieroglyphic character that means life (living). Ancient Egyptian gods are often portrayed carrying it by its loop, or bearing one in each hand with their arms crossed over their chest. It is also known as the Egyptian Cross, or as crux ansata (Latin for "cross with a handle").

Also, the Ankh appears frequently in Egyptian tomb paintings and other art, often at the fingertips of a god or goddess in images that represent the deities of the afterlife conferring the gift of life on the dead person's mummy. This is thought to symbolize the act of birth. Additionally, an Ankh was often carried by Egyptians as an amulet, either alone, or in connection with two other hieroglyphs that mean "strength" and "health".

Today, the origin of the symbol still remains a mystery to all or most Egyptologists. However, when experts (Egyptologists) refer to it, they nonetheless most often call the Ankh, the symbol of life.

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