Ankh
The ankh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph that represents life. It is commonly depicted as a looped cross with a teardrop-shaped loop at the top.
The sign is read as ꜥnḫ in the ancient Egyptian language, usually translated as life. It appears
In religious iconography, the ankh is frequently shown in the hands of deities such as Isis, Osiris,
Scholars offer various explanations for the shape’s origin, but there is no single consensus. Proposed views
In modern times the ankh survives as a widely recognized symbol of life and protection. It appears