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Akh

[ ahk ]

noun

, Egyptian Mythology.
  1. the transfigured and beatified spirit of a dead person.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Akh1

Vocalization of Egyptian ʾh̬ spirit of the dead

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Example Sentences

Ancient Egyptians believed that every person has three souls: Ka, Ba, and Akh.

This treaty was repudiated by King Bau-akh-iddina, who was transported with his palace treasures to Assyria.

It is interesting to speculate upon the probable motives of Akh-en-Aten in introducing this new cult into Egypt.

Akh, Sergyi Petrvitch, when I think of it, how circumspectly we women must behave!

Akh, if I could also pass in review mentally all the objects in my room!

For heaven's sake .... akh, for heaven's sake, do sing us something.

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