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ANCIENT EGYPTIAN
If you didnt have the picture of the boat at the end (marked in red) you could have confused the word for another similarly spelled word. A determinative can be used by itself or at the end of a series of Hieroglyphs consisting of any combination of Monoliteral, Bilteral or Trileral symbols. An ideogram is always by itself and is a picture that represents an entire word or concept. How to tell the difference? Ideograms are always one picture accompanied by a stroke. See this example where I marked the stroke in red (a stroke may also be to the right or left of a word depending on what direction you are reading in):
E
For this series we are just concentrating on the simplest part of Hieroglyphsthe Monoliteral or Alphabet symbols. Hieratic and Demotic: The common everyday written language of Ancient Egypt. Think of it as Hieroglyph shorthand. In the very last years of Ancient Egypt Hieratic was used less and less as an even simpler form of Hieroglyphs came into being called Demotic.
F
Pronounced Shan medu neter it means Writing of the Words of God
H x X z s S k q g t
T
i y a w p b f m n r h
Guide To Help You Learn The Letters Birds Parts Of The Body Nature Household Items The Kitchen Animals
Became more of a t sound in Demotic. Another new letter added in Demotic was an L When there is more than one Demotic symbol it means either one stands for that particular letter.
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
OR
2 3
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
3 2 1
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
OR
1 2
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
1 3
Demotic
1 2
The Hieroglyph
3
Hieratic
Demotic
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
3
OR
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4 3 1
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
1
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
1
Demotic
OR
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
OR
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
OR
1 2
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
OR
2
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
2
OR
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
2 1
Demotic
2 1
OR
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
1 2 2 1
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
1
Demotic
The Hieroglyph
3
Hieratic
Demotic
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
3 2
The Hieroglyph
Hieratic
Demotic
3
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This brings us to the end of our Egyptian Hieroglyphic lessons. If youd like to learn more about Ancient Egyptian here are what I consider to be the best three resources: I want to know the basics: Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A Practical Guide - A Step-byStep Approach to Learning Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs by Janice Kamrin. Available at www.amazon.com for approx. $23(US). Grammar doesnt scare meI want a really academic in depth look: Its pretty difficult to get through but youll definitely be an expert if you do. Middle Egyptian: An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs by James P. Allen. Available at www.amazon.com for approx. $34(US). Is there an online course? Yes, there are several that are REALLY expensive. But I have a great alternative for you. Go to www.yahoo.com and click Groups on the left side menu. Type in GlyphStudy. This group is a forum in which everyone works through the James P. Allen book mentioned above. Experts in the group give you answers and feedback on the exercises.