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The ankh has a T-shape topped by a droplet -shaped loop. The ankh or key of life is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol used to represent the word for "life" and, by extension, as a symbol of life itself. The ankh has a T-shape topped by a droplet -shaped loop. It was used in writing as a triliteral sign, representing a sequence of three ...
Pratchett describes Ankh-Morpork as the biggest city in Discworld and its corrupt mercantile capital.. Tallinn, one of the real-life inspirations for Ankh-Morpork. In The Art of Discworld, Pratchett explained that the city is similar to Tallinn and central Prague, but adds that it has elements of 18th-century London, 19th-century Seattle and modern-day New York City.
Amulet. An amulet, also known as a good luck charm or phylactery, is an object believed to confer protection upon its possessor. The word "amulet" comes from the Latin word amuletum, which Pliny's Natural History describes as "an object that protects a person from trouble". Anything can function as an amulet; items commonly so used include ...
Unseen University. The Unseen University (UU) is a school of wizardry in Terry Pratchett 's Discworld series of fantasy novels. Located in the fictional city of Ankh-Morpork, [1][2] the UU is staffed by mostly indolent and inept old wizards. The university's name is a pun on the Invisible College, and many aspects of the university are ...
The left wedjat eye, symbolizing the Eye of Horus. The Eye of Horus, also known as left wedjat eye or udjat eye, specular to the Eye of Ra (right wedjat eye), is a concept and symbol in ancient Egyptian religion that represents well-being, healing, and protection. It derives from the mythical conflict between the god Horus with his rival Set ...
Lord Vetinari. Lord Havelock Vetinari (/ ˈhævlɒk vɛtɪˈnɑːriː /, HAV-lock vet-in-NAHR-ee), [4][5] Lord Patrician (Primus inter pares) of the city-state of Ankh-Morpork, is a fictional character in Terry Pratchett 's Discworld series. Vetinari has written an unpublished manuscript known as The Servant, the Discworld version of The Prince ...
Aegis, Zeus' shield, often loaned to his daughter Athena, also used by Perseus. (Greek mythology) Shield of Ajax, a huge shield made of seven cow-hides with a layer of bronze. (Greek mythology) Ancile, the shield of the Roman god Mars. One divine shield fell from heaven during the reign of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome. He ordered ...
The Truth is a fantasy novel by the British writer Terry Pratchett, the 25th book in his Discworld series, published in 2000.. The book features the coming of movable type to Ankh-Morpork, and the founding of the Discworld's first newspaper by William de Worde, as he invents investigative journalism with the help of his reporter Sacharissa Cripslock.