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Ancient Egyptian - The symbolism of the ankh
Identifier
014111
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
This bust of Nefertiti shows her with the headdress and symbol of the ankh and thus spiritual authority
A description of the experience
In contrast Cleopatra has what appears to be a key in her headdress – note also the bird symbolism as a headdress and the cobra earring, all symbols of spiritual authority and power.