Legacy Vampyre Ankh

The Legacy Vampyre Ankh is the sigilium which represents the Vampyre Mysteries known as The Red Veils. This precious artifact proudly worn discretely in public and openly in ceremony by Vampyres symbolize their support and dedication of the Sanguinarium, The Red Veils, the Vampyre Mysteries & Vampyre Spirit.  

Father Sebastiaan the founding Father of the Sanguinarium has inscribed these mysteries capturing the Vampyre Spirit, Philosophy, Traditions and Spirituality in his book series, most prominently Vampyre Virtues “The Red Veils.”

Order from our offices in Paris, France the pewter Legacy Vampyre Ankh “A” Edition by Alchemy Gothic in pewter.
€35,00 Euros via Paypal including S&H.

About the Ankh in History

The ankh, or in Latin the crux ansata (cross with a handle), was originally the Egyptian hieroglyph which meant “life”. Many ancient Egyptian artworks, especially funerary art, depict gods and pharaohs bearing this symbol. The ankh was also associated with Osiris, the god of death and rebirth, and ankhs were often placed with mummies in order to symbolically convey the gift of immortality. Over time the ankh came to symbolize immortality and can even be seen as a key to unlock the gates of death. The Rosicrucians and members of Hermetic orders often use this symbol in their rituals. The Coptic Christians, as well, employed it as a symbol of life after death. Ankhs incorporating mirrors into their design have sometimes been used to symbolize perception of the subtle reality.

Birth of the Legacy Vampyre Ankh

The bladed ankh first surfaced in popular culture in the 1983 film The Hunger, directed by Tony Scott and based on the novel by Whitley Strieber, who also, significantly, wrote the novel Communion. With its historical symbolism, cultural significance, and esoteric nature, the ankh was the obvious symbol for the Vampyre. In 1996, Master Metal Manipulator Drennan was commissioned by Father Sebastiaan to make an exclusive version of a bladed ankh to represent the Mysteries and The Family.

Thus was born the Vampyre Legacy Ankh, the most recognized international symbol of the Vampyre movement and The Family. Since there are so many imitators, the Vampyre Legacy Ankh is legally copyrighted by the mysterious Ordo Strigoi Vii in order to protect it and to avoid any misuse of the symbol. We wish to make it clear that this particular scimitar-bladed ankh is the exclusive symbol of Strigoi Vii as defined by the Sanguinomicon, and should be recognized and respected as such.”

Legacy Vampyre Ankh Editions

The Legacy Vampyre Ankh was made in two production editions, the original “D” Edition and the “A” Edition, both of which vary in size, materials and design.

The “D” Edition (designed by P.N. D’Drennan) which was designed during the early years of the Sanguinarium and the Sabretooth Clan from 1996-7. Commissioned by Father Sebastiaan from D’Drennan exclusively for his fang clients is a rare collectors edition only made in sterling silver and measures about 3 inches long.  Only those who are personally approved by Father Sebastiaan, most notably select personal fang clients.  Only about 25 are ever made per year and obtaining one is considered a great honor.

“A” Edition (Alchemy Gothic design by Frater Largos) was put into production around 2003 a new smaller version known as the “A” Edition was made by Frater Largos and put into mass production in pewter by Alchemy Gothic around 2007.  These are publicly available and the only ones which can be ordered through this website.

SYMBOLISM OF THE VAMPYRE ANKH

The Vampyre Legacy Ankh not only represents the Vampyre Principles recently coined to be called “The Red Veils”, some examples include Material Mastery, Love, Loyalty, Primal nature, Romance, Mystery, Glamour, Magick, Sensuality, Empowerment and of course the Quest for Immortality.

STONE COLORS

These are a closely guarded secret amongst the Vampyres of the Sabretooth Clan and the Sanguinarium and if you look you will find the answers.  These are obvious to know is “in the know” and not very obvious to those who do not.  Each stone color of white, red, purple and black has a significant meaning, those who put stones in them without knowing this meaning will invite those who do know to test and validate their intent.

ORDERING

You can order the Alchemy Gothic edition of the Vampyre Legacy Ankh in pewter right here for €35,00e Euros including international S&H via our secure server from Paypal with your VISA, Mastercard, Amex, Discover or Online check.  The original sterling silver editions are exclusively reserved for special members of Clan Sabretooth who are the personal fang clients of Father Sebastiaan.

CREDITS & LICENSING

The Vampyre Legacy Ankh design is a copyright and the trademark TheSanguinarium.com, all rights reserved, original concept by Father Sebastiaan (1996), design and original jewelery by Master Metal Manipulator D’Drennan in 1996-7.  Here are a few craftspeople who are apart of the Sanguinarium network who have been granted permission to use this symbol.  If you are curious about creating artwork with the Vampyre Legacy Ankh please contact us at public@thesanguinarium.com.

Beautiful Strigoi Vii VAMPYRE masques made on license by Masquerade Artisan.

Vampyre Ankh Ritual Boxes by Tres Mages

TATTOOING, BODY MODS AND BRANDINGS

Over the years many patriotic Black Swans and Vampyres have chosen to show their dedication, loyalty and commitment to the Family and the Mysteries by tattooing the Vampyre Ankh Sigilium on their corporeal flesh.  Here are a few images of inspiration.  For those who subtly tattoo the ankh it is commonly done on the back of the neck or on the wrist.  If on the wrist with the pointed side going towards the inner arm so the ankh is upright facing the initiate, reminding them of the left hand path.  There are advanced metaphysical tattoos known as an ezerix.

 GRAPHIX

Here are some designs by different designers over the years honoring the Vampyre Ankh.