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Hieratic : an ancient Egyptian cursive script / Fredrik Hagen.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Hagen, Fredrik, author.
Series:
Cambridge elements. Elements of writing in the ancient world
Cambridge elements. Elements in writing in the ancient world, 2753-6378
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Egyptian language--Writing, Hieratic.
Egyptian language.
Paleography, Egyptian.
Egyptian language--Papyri, Hieratic.
hieratic.
Physical Description:
1 online resource.
Place of Publication:
Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2025.
Summary:
"Hieratic was the most widely used script in ancient Egypt, but is today relatively unknown outside Egyptology. This Element traces the history of hieratic from its decipherment in the nineteenth century to its origins around 2500 BC, and explores its development, the different factors influencing its appearance, and the way it was taught and used"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Decipherment and history of hieratic studies
The diachronic development of the script
Factors governing the visual appearance of hieratic
Uses
Scribal training in hieratic
Modern research tools
Publication practices.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 08, 2025).
Other Format:
Print version: Hagen, Fredrik. Hieratic
ISBN:
9781009673600
1009673602
9781009673631
1009673637
OCLC:
1523235873
Publisher Number:
CIPO000261333
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license

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