Both signs obviously express precisely the same meaning with the difference that, in one case duality is expressed by two fishes, and in the other by the ankh symbol which emblematizes the union of nature's dualities.
In connection with the above Egyptian rebus, expressing the syllables ankh and sa, it surprised me, to find that the Sanscrit name for goose is hangsa, while in ancient Hindu it is hamsa and in modern Hindu hanassa.
In 14, a female figure stands in the boat under the written name Auset=Isis and bears in her hand the ankh sign and the lotus flower=ankh sceptre.
Ra between its horns and wearing the ankh symbol hanging from its neck.
Of these I reproduce but two, which suffice, feeling convinced that Mr. Goodyear will be as interested as I was to hear that the ankh and lotus were homonyms of ankh=life.
In 2, one (ua) fish holds the ankh instead of the lotus.
The interesting observation was by Mr. Goodyear that "the ankh was the exact counterpart of the lotus as regards solar association" and in his work, on pl.
Between them they dragged the heavy ankh over the floor to the entrance.
The ankh was the real god, but the lion had taken up livin' in the hut, so the lion was called Pongo and worshipped as the reg'lar deity.
Taking a spear from Mbopo he passed it through the loop of the golden ankh and signed to the two brothers to raise it.
In short, whoever had possession o' the ankh could boss the whole country.
Then maybe to-morrow night I'll have them bring the ankhto the doorway.
Man, but I wanted to carry off that gold ankh an' that ivory!
The meaning of ankh merer, as applied to the blood-amulet may be, oath, or covenant, or pledge of love or friendship.
And here the inquiry is suggested, Was the ankh am the same as the modern henneh?
The amulet as constructed for the mummy, was stained with the water or liquid of the tree called ankh am ([Illustration]).
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "ankh" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word. Other words: ankh; chi; crisscross; cross; crossbones; crucifix; crux; dagger; rood; swastika
