The undeciphered signs of Linear B : interpretation and scribal practices / Anna P. Judson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Judson, Anna P., 1989- author.

Series:

Cambridge classical studies.

Cambridge classical studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Inscriptions, Linear B.

Greek language--Writing.

Greek language.

Civilization, Mycenaean.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xix, 351 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2020.

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 21 Sep 2020).

ISBN:

1-108-84935-0

1-108-85974-7