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Ankh Symbolism

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Worn to fend off evil an amulet requested for protection of am immortal for its wearer among the most influential symbols were the crafted designed single eye of Horus and the ankh
The 'Ankh', was also known as key of everlasting life, it was shown as a "cross with a handle" that represented constant life. The 'Ankh' was often shown with Egyptian Kings, images and hieroglyphs of ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses. It was held in the hands of the gods as a symbol of their power to give life/take it away. The symbol of the ankh meant “life” and was often used as an amulet, as a significant representation of both physical and eternal life. The Ankh symbolized life, immortality and eternal life
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As time glided by Ra, the God was identified as the sun god and according to ancient Egyptian mythology, the right eye came to represent the sun so it was called the "Eye of Ra" while the left eye represented the moon and was known as the "Eye of Horus". It was one of the most crucial Egyptian Symbols and a symbol of royal status/power, protection and good health. There are several names are applied to this symbol: the Eye of Horus, the All-seeing Eye, the Eye of Ra and the Wadjet.
Egyptian mythology explains the connection between the all-seeing Eye of Ra and Horus. The Sun god Ra ruled the world but the humans turned against him and blatantly ignored his authority. The humans had to be punished. The right "Eye of Ra", representing the sun, was shown as his daughter Hathor, who passed judgement and many humans were killed. But Ra showed mercy, deciding that all humans should be judged at the end of their lives in the Underworld (Duat). The left "Eye of Ra", representing the moon, was shown as his grandson Horus who helped the

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