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08-15-2007, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Ankhs...
Here's a quick question - I did a quick skim of the forums, couldn't find much info and I'm too lazy to goooooooogle it.
How did the Ankh factor in to gothic streetware? I'm no expert on goth culture, although I try to learn whenever possible, and I've had no social blunders so far - but I suddenly thought about this question. I've seen lots of ankhs on people over the years, not entirely sure where the idea came from, how long it's been about and the significance if any.
Would be good to get some answers from the community, methinks.
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08-15-2007, 12:38 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Well the Ankh is generally considered a symbol of life, but it is often featured on egyptian coffins/sarcophagi. Many egyptian gods and goddesses are depicted with an ankh also.
I think maybe the popular fashion for egyptian/Cleopatra style makeup, ( Siouxsie was a fan for a while ) and the life/death connection of the Ankh may have something to do with it.
Either that or someone decided it looked great and then everyone else copied it.
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08-15-2007, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Texas
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The Ankh is simply a symbol meaning "life" from Egyptian hieroglyphics. Due to its meaning and significance, it's been adopted as a neopagan symbol. Consequentially, it's popular among hippy and goth cultures because of the trend of acceptance of pagan religious beliefs and spirituality among the two groups.
It's not that complicated, really. I mean, there's no specific movement that brought the Ankh's popularity to a new height or anything - there's just a trend among goths to be interested in the things it's associated with. The End. :3
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08-15-2007, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: El Paso, Texas/ Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua
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I have no idea how it came to be important in the subculture, but I sure love it. I want an ankh-shaped gravestone.
The fact that the ankh means life is very good to shut up the people that think goth is obsessing about death.
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People who say they don’t care what people think are usually desperate to have people think they don’t care what people think.
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08-15-2007, 03:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Ankhs are over-rated.
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08-15-2007, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Originally Posted by Tha Duckman
Ankhs are underrated.
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Yes they are. 
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I cleave to no system. I am a true seeker."
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Originally Posted by George Carlin
People who say they don’t care what people think are usually desperate to have people think they don’t care what people think.
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08-15-2007, 03:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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You are all wrong. Ankhs are the shiznit.
Sorry, I don't know why I just said that.
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08-15-2007, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Because you like over-rated shit?
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08-15-2007, 04:17 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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No because I'm in a disagreeable mood tonight and partly because I'm so stoned.
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08-15-2007, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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What strain?
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08-15-2007, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Murderapolis
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I might as well be stoned. I have blurry vision, my eyes feel big, and scrolling up and down on the forums looks really cool.
^.^
Ankhs are cool. I had a henna tattoo in the shape of an ankh once.
<3
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08-15-2007, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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I wish I knew but I've got loads of sitting around. This is going to be a good week.
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08-15-2007, 04:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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get some black Haitian if you can. That shit's harsh. It's like smoking heroin.
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08-15-2007, 04:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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I can't get all that fancy stuff. I guess I'm just lucky to get what I have. I hate dealing with 18-20 year old kids that don't know nothing about the business.
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08-15-2007, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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I'm lucky in the respect that I've found a good dealer who can get me exactly what I want, and always has something new. Dude got me an IV and a bag of some magical sleepy time.
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08-16-2007, 07:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Norway
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Let's go back to the original topic, mmm'kay?
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08-16-2007, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Can't make me!
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08-16-2007, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Texas
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I wonder how an ancient symbol can be underrated or overrated...
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08-16-2007, 09:37 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
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My guess is that it was first influenced by Siouxsie Sioux's preference for Egyptian-like make-up, then by the inclusion of the Eye of Ra on the Sister of Mercy's Vision Thing cover.
As for it being overrated...over-used and over-represented maybe. I like the symbol so I don't give a shit who likes it and who doesn't.
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08-16-2007, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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The ankh had a resurgence as the sigil of Death in the Sandman series. But it had been around for a while before as a "Crucifix alternative" for some and a symbol simply of life in a more encompassing sense than breathing for others. The ankh symbolizes more than just this life.
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08-16-2007, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: A doll house
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Sorry to veer off topic, but what does your signature mean mollymac? I have a friend named Amok, and I was just curious.
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08-16-2007, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Texas
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Amok is a word. Her signature reminds me of Hocus Pocus. XD
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08-16-2007, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Parkersburg, WV
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*elbows Sarah in the stomach*
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08-16-2007, 11:51 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Texas
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Hahahahaha.
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08-16-2007, 01:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Yew City
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UmbrellaCake wins the Golden Twinkie!!!!!!
Amok is what i tend to be. I never hang, I never chill, I am always amok. Like a pissy little tree-rat who wants what you are eating.
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