Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
akh
noun
/ɑːk/
Definition
A term that refers to the spiritual essence or the true self in ancient Egyptian belief.
Examples
- The concept of ‘akh’ was central to the ancient Egyptian understanding of the afterlife.
- Many tomb paintings depict the deceased as an ‘akh’ in their eternal journey.
Meaning
In ancient Egyptian culture, ‘akh’ represents the idea of a transformed spirit that has achieved immortality after death.
Synonyms
- Spirit
- Essence
- Immortal self
