Akh

[ ahk ]

/ ɑk /

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noun Egyptian Mythology.

the transfigured and beatified spirit of a dead person.

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Origin of Akh

Vocalization of Egyptian ʾh̬ spirit of the dead

Ancient Egyptians believed that every person has three souls: Ka, Ba, and Akh.
Egypt’s Second Revolution: Purging the Mubarak Regime’s Legacy|Vivian Salama|June 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
This treaty was repudiated by King Bau-akh-iddina, who was transported with his palace treasures to Assyria.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria|Donald A. Mackenzie
It is interesting to speculate upon the probable motives of Akh-en-Aten in introducing this new cult into Egypt.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt|Lewis Spence
Akh, Sergyi Petrvitch, when I think of it, how circumspectly we women must behave!
A Nobleman's Nest|Ivan Turgenieff

Akh, if I could also pass in review mentally all the objects in my room!
The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories|Ivn Turgnieff
For heaven's sake .... akh, for heaven's sake, do sing us something.
The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories|Ivn Turgnieff