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Ankh

Ankh

CulturalSeed

egyptian

Edit a copy Restyle Trace in practice

Construction note

Loop + tau cross. Built on the vertical axis with the crossbar near the upper third.

About this symbol

Meaning: Life, breath of life, and immortality.
Culture / origin: Ancient Egypt
Era: Early Dynastic period onward (c. 3000 BCE)
Historical context: Carried by deities in tomb and temple art, the ankh signified the gift of life and was used as an amulet for protection in this world and the next.

Widely used historical motif; not a closed religious symbol. Credit its Egyptian origin when used.

Tags

egyptianlifeankh

SVG source

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