crux ansata
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of crux ansata
New Latin, literally: cross with a handle
Example Sentences
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This is what is known as a crux ansata.
From The Eyes Have It by Randall Garrett
"The precise shape of the cross on the Temple of Serapis" can only be inferred from the words of the historian cited, and the inference therefrom is strong that it was the crux ansata.
From Notes and Queries, Number 214, December 3, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell
It is therefore known as the key of life, and from its shape is called crux ansata, “handled cross.”
From Cleopatra's Needle A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics by James King
The famous crux ansata, says Mr. Higgins, is to be seen on all the ancient buildings of Egypt; and is the mark alluded to by Ezekiel ix.,
From Religion In The Heavens Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures by Logan Mitchell
Isis stands upon a lioness; on one side of her stands a clothed male figure, holding in one hand the crux ansata, and in the other an upright spear.
From Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism With an Essay on Baal Worship, On The Assyrian Sacred "Grove," And Other by Thomas Inman
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