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Before entering upon the subject of(a a), corresponding to our a, is from the Phoenician Aleph, formed from the hiero glyphic of an ox's head; the second Greek let ter, beta (b fi)=b, is from the Phoenician, beth, meaning a house; the third Greek letter, gam ma (7 )=g, from the Phoenician Gimal (heb. Gimel), a camel; delta (a a)=d, is from the Phoenician daleth, meaning a door; etc. But picture-writing did not originate with the Semitic nations the Phoenicians copied it from the Egyptian hieroglyphics. In short, to borrow the words of Isaac Taylor,l It (pic ture-writing) was begun by the Egyptians, continued by the Semites, and finally perfected by the Greeks.'
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing world of phyllanthography, a novel alphabetic system created by the author using leaves, buds, flowers, and berries of the wild rose. Exploring the history of writing systems and the evolution of language, the author traces the origins of our current alphabet and its connection to ancient hieroglyphics. Through the lens of phyllanthography, the author examines the nature of communication, the beauty of nature, and the power of creativity to transform our understanding of language and art. By embracing the organic forms of the rose, this book offers a fresh perspective on the origins and evolution of human expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781334366239_0
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