Abstract
Linear B sign 50, pronounced /pu/, is almost identical to one of the Egyptian hieroglyphs for ‘hair,’ and the sign’s pronunciation /pu/ might have been taken from a Greek word connected with hair, viz., ampuks ‘headband.’ The headband was part of ancient Egyptian royal head-dress, and most importantly, it was worn by the goddess Maat to fasten an ostrich feather (symbol of truth, order, justice) to her head. A pattern taking shape for me is that several Linear B signs of Egyptian origin are connected with the Egyptian gods, and Linear B sign 50 may fit into this pattern.
Recommended Citation
Cohen, G. L. (2024). Reflections on Linear B, (part 5): Linear B sign 50 from Egyptian hieroglyph for "hair"?. COMMENTS ON ETYMOLOGY, 54(2), pp. 2-7. Missouri University of Science and Technology.
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November 2024
