janet’s journal

The Ankh is a well-known symbol seen as ankh charms, on decorative objects, on T shirts and countless other places in the modern world. It is looks a little like the cross of the Christian religion but bears a loop above the cross bar. The Symbol’s origins are still ambiguous but it’s significance is apparent. It is the Egyptian character for ‘everlasting life’ and is seen in ornamental work and on household items that were left in their burial places, which were either formed in the shape of an ankh or adorned with this symbol.