The Ankh-W
I invoke, yea, the symbol of life and immortality
You are Sanatan Dharma of Hindus, Eternal life,
You are the key of Nile, and the Key of life
The universe, power and life-giving air and water
Key of life unlocking the gates of death
You are the fertility and creative power
Symbolizing by your cross and circle
You are the precursor to the Christian cross
Cutting female component by lopping off circle
Later amended to Father, Son and Holy Spirit
As an amulet you give strength and health
Top loop symbolizes reincarnation & rebirth.
You give beauty to fingertips of Gods & Goddesses
Conferring the gift of life to mummy of the dead
The goddess Isis holds you in her hand
You are in the hand of the jackal god Anubis
The god of underworld and mummification
Even God Horus holds you in his hand
Welcoming the deceased to the underworld.
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Second Place
Contest: The Ankh
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Copyright © Dr.Ram Mehta | Year Posted 2010
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