Sander picked up his quill and began jotting down the explanation that Professor McCormack provided to each of the answers provided, then listened intently as the Professor told them what they had to do next.
He began thumbing through the section he had already found earlier, until he reviewed the various symbol until he found one that he'd seen being used on various fashion pendants and clothing. The name given to it was the Ankh.
Sander picked up his quill and began drawing out the
Ankh symbol in his journal. Then he read through the description before writing down next to the symbol what it represented.
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Definition of symbol:
The Ankh is the symbol for the power to give and sustain life. It is also known as the key of life, the key of the Nile or crux ansata which is a latin word meaning cross with a handle. The cross means both life and death, and the balance between male and female. It also represents zest, joy of life and energy.
The Egyptian gods are often seen carrying it by its loop or bearing one in each hand with the arms crossed over their chest. The gods are also often seen holding the symbol to someone's lips. I guess this is considered to symbolize the breath of life you will need in the afterlife.
The Ankh is often associated with material things such as water (which was believed by the Egyptians to regenerate life) the air and the sun. It is associated with the Egyptian God Osiris and the Goddess Isis.
It is believed that the Ankh grants immortality to one who possesses it.
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Hmmm...Immortality? I guess this is the Egyptians version to the Philosopher Stone. I sure could use an Ankh right about now, especially if this aging process doesn't stop,' Sander thought to himself as he continued to browse through his textbook to look for more descriptions of the symbol.
However, not finding anything else, he placed his quill down and waited for the Professor to speak again.