Ankh — symbol known as the Egyptian cross, a cross with a loop, Crooks Ansat "; cross with a handle "; Ankh — the symbol of immortality. Combines the cross a symbol of life and a symbol of the circle of eternity. Its shape can be interpreted as the rising sun, as the unity of opposites, both male and female. Ankh symbolizes the union of Osiris and Isis, the union of earth and sky. Sign used in hieroglyphs, he was part of the words "; well-being "; and "; Happiness "; The symbol was applied to the charms that would extend the life on the earth, buried with him guaranteeing a life in another world. The key opens the gates of death looks like an ankh. In addition, amulets depicting ankh help with infertility. Ankh — a magical symbol of wisdom. It can be found in many of the images of deities and priests of pharaonic Egypt. It was believed that this character can save the flood, so it was depicted on the walls of the channels. Later Ankh used by witches fortunetelling, divination, doctoring.