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The Ankh, or looped cross is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph meaning life. It is a hybrid of the cross and the circle. It is thought that the loop at the top signifies the sunrise over the horizon, which the vertical line indicates the path of the sun. It is also thought to be a representation of the male and female gods of Isis and Osiris.
Over time the meaning behind the Ankh has evolved into many things, such as eternal life and eventually was adopted by early Christians as a representation of a future life through resurrection. It is now a favored symbol of Neo-pagan spiritual groups and those who follow a Gothic lifestyle. It also may have been the inspiration for the Celtic cross.
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