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Hieratic

By Fredrik Hagen

Hieratic

By Fredrik Hagen

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Hieratic was the most widely used script in ancient Egypt, but is today relatively unknown outside Egyptology. Generally written with ink and a brush, it was the script of choice for most genres of text, in contrast to hieroglyphs which was effectively a monumental script. The surviving papyri, ostraca and writing boards attest to the central role of hieratic in Egyptian written culture, and suggest that the majority of literate people were first (and not infrequently only) trained in the cursive script. This Element traces the long history of hieratic from its decipherment in the nineteenth century back to its origins around 2500 BC, and explores its development over time, the different factors influencing its appearance, and the way it was taught and used.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
118
Release Date:
2025-08-14
Publication Date:
2025-07-21
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1009673610
ISBN13:
9781009673617
Weight:
184 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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