Cross, Egyptian (Ankh)

OK, Grove, Headstone Symbols and Meanings, Egyptian Cross (Ankh)

EGYPTIAN CROSS (ANKH) - The Ankh is also known as key of life, the key of the Nile or crux ansata (Latin meaning "cross with a handle"), was the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic character that read "eternal life". Egyptian gods are often portrayed carrying it by its loop, or bearing one in each hand, arms crossed over their chest.