Ankh
The ankh (pronounced 'ahnk') was the Egyptian hieroglyphic character that stood for the word ?n?, which means life). Gods may carry it by the loop, or bear one in each hand crossed over their breast. Latinists interpreted the symbol as a crux ansata, "cross with a handle".
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Egyptian hieroglyphic - Life - Latin - Cross
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