The origin of the English word copper is from the Latin, Cyprus.  The island of Cyprus was a source of copper for the Romans. The Egyptian Ankh was also said to be a symbol for copper.  Its meaning was also “eternal life”.  https://copperalliance.eu/about-copper/copper-facts/“The Egyptians used the ankh symbol to denote copper in their system of … Continue reading The Copper Revolution: Ch 15: Copper: Etymology & Symbols