Phonetic Classifiers in the Anatolian Hieroglyphic Script

The Anatolian hieroglyphic script has number of signs, which have not been studied in a systematic manner, the so-called ‘phonetic indicators’ or ‘phonetic complements’. This category comprises a small group of phonetic signs, which occur in combination with semantic signs and seem to hint at par...

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Published in:Kaskal
Main Author: Payne, Annick
Format: Article
Language:German
Published: Fondazione Università Ca’ Foscari 2024-12-01
Subjects:
Anatolian hieroglyphic. Phonetic classifier. Semantic classifier. Sign function. Writing system
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.30687/KASKAL/5235-1939/2024/01/005
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Summary:The Anatolian hieroglyphic script has number of signs, which have not been studied in a systematic manner, the so-called ‘phonetic indicators’ or ‘phonetic complements’. This category comprises a small group of phonetic signs, which occur in combination with semantic signs and seem to hint at part of their phonetic realisation. The following article offers a study of phonetic complements in hieroglyphic inscriptions. It shows that clear rules govern the use of these signs, and it is suggested that this group should be called ‘phonetic classifiers’, analogous to ‘semantic classifiers’.
ISSN:2036-5845

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