Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ka
noun
/kɑː/
Definition
A spiritual entity or life force in ancient Egyptian belief.
Examples
- The ancient Egyptians believed that every individual had a ‘ka’ that continued to exist after bodily death.
- In some rituals, offerings were made to the ‘ka’ to ensure its well-being in the afterlife.
Meaning
In ancient Egyptian culture, ‘ka’ refers to the vital essence or the double of a person, often considered to live on after death.
Synonyms
- spirit
- life force
- essence
