Crosses

Many religions utilize, the symbol of the cross; Christians symbol of the Quaternary; Early Christianity ringed it; when fell, the ring was lost. Modern Christianity worships the Trinity. Pagan symbol, adopted by Roman Catholicism; to lure Pagans away from Paganity. Intended to eliminate the Christian/Pagan schism; Christians believed they were saving humanity. Ancient Egyptians, had the Ankh; symbol of eternal life; it’s ring’s at the top; it’s said to be male and female. Pharaohs worshipping the Aten carried it to the afterlife; Tutt’s Dad, Akhenaten, worshiped Ra; Ra was a male. Cross’s Origin, Ancient Chaldea; original symbol for Tau.
Notes: The Cross originated in Ancient Chaldea .aka. Babylon where, it resembled the symbol for the Tao; the crossbar was, lowered by the Roman Catholics and adopted as their symbol. Jesus was, actually nailed to an upright pole. http://www.albatrus.org/english/religions/pagan/origin_of_cross.htm Aten was the disk representing the Sun, in Ancient Egypt. It was representative of the Monotheistic Religion of Akhenaten; King Tutt’s Father. The disk was the symbol for the Sun God Ra.

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Date: 3/3/2019 11:55:00 PM
- A congratulations for your great winning poem,M.L. :) - "The word cross can mean many things", it's really true :) - So many different suggestions :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/4/2019 9:25:00 AM
Thanks so much.
Date: 3/3/2019 5:31:00 PM
Very informative poem ML:-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/4/2019 9:25:00 AM
Thanks Jan.
Date: 3/3/2019 1:40:00 PM
Your poem is quite informative, M.L., though there were some problems with the "sonnet" form. Enjoyed reading and learning from your entry. With many outstanding entries, judging was difficult (again). Congratulations on your win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/4/2019 9:26:00 AM
Thanks Carolyn.
Date: 2/27/2019 6:57:00 AM
"Ancient Egyptians, had the Ankh; symbol of eternal life; it’s ring’s at the top; it’s said to be male and female." - which is why I probably love this one the best, and many things Egyptian - ba and ka for example. Two of my favorite things.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/28/2019 5:52:00 AM
I do too. Thanks.
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