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The Undeciphered Signs of Linear B: Interpretation and Scribal Practices
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by Anna P. Judson


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Decades after Michael Ventris deciphered Linear B and showed that its language was Greek, nearly one-sixth of its syllabic signs' sound-values are still unknown. This book offers a new approach to establishing these undeciphered signs' possible values. Analysis of Linear B's structure and usage not only establishes these signs' most likely sound-values - providing the best possible basis for future decipherments - but also sheds light on the writing system as a whole. The undeciphered signs are also used to explore the evidence provided by palaeography for the chronology of the Linear B documents and the activities of the Mycenaean scribes. The conclusions presented in this book therefore deepen our understanding not only of the undeciphered signs but also of the Linear B writing system as a whole, the texts it was used to write, and the insight these documents bring us into the world of the Mycenaean palaces. A colour version of figures 5.1-5.4 of chapter 5 can be found under the 'Resources' tab.

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  • Title The Undeciphered Signs of Linear B: Interpretation and Scribal Practices
  • Author Anna P. Judson
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 372
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press
  • Date 2020-09-24
  • Features Bibliography, Index
  • ISBN 9781108494724 / 1108494722
  • Weight 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.82 x 7.15 x 0.87 in (24.94 x 18.16 x 2.21 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Civilization, Mycenaean, Inscriptions, Linear B
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2020028370
  • Dewey Decimal Code 487.1
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