Exploring Writing Systems and Practices in the Bronze Age Aegean,

Author

Steele; Philippa M.

Year

2024

Publisher

Oxbow Books

Language

English

Pages

ISBN

978-1-78925-903-2

Link

Last Update

30-Sep-2025

Keywords

Language & Literature ; Archaeology ; History ; European Studies

Description

The main focus of this chapter will be the development of the Linear B syllabographic repertoire from a Linear A template,¹ a process that has attracted much discussion over the years. Despite the doubts of many scholars, extensive study of the repertoires used in each writing tradition shows that it is valid to apply the values of Linear B signs to Linear A, as will be discussed below. The idea that there might have been an extensive restructuring of the Linear A syllabary in the creation of Linear B, as suggested by a range of scholars over the years (even...