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Gerald Leonard Cohen

Abstract

This article suggests a rationale for the shape of Linear B sign 16 being that of a human head: The sign likely derives from the ancient Egyptian hieroglyph for ‘face’ (recognized already by Sundwall and Evans) and very possibly honors the ancient Egyptian god Ptah, described as ‘Beautiful of Face.’ Also, remarkably, a total of three Linear B signs may be traceable directly to Ptah, and a fourth one (shared with Osiris) may be connected with him too.

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Arts, Languages, and Philosophy

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

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© 2024 Gerald Leonard Cohen, All Rights Reserved

Publication Date

February 2025

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