Description
This volume in the Cambridge Classical Studies series offers a detailed investigation into the undeciphered signs of Linear B, the ancient Mycenaean Greek writing system. Anna P. Judson brings together current scholarship on the interpretation of these mysterious symbols and examines the scribal practices that shaped their use in Bronze Age Greece.
Through careful analysis of archaeological evidence and textual comparisons, the work explores why certain signs remain undeciphered despite decades of scholarly effort. Judson considers the historical context of Linear B’s development, its relationship to Linear A, and the transition to the Greek alphabet. The book addresses fundamental questions about literacy, administrative practices, and cultural transmission in the ancient Mediterranean world.
Essential reading for classical scholars, historians, and those interested in ancient writing systems, this study contributes significantly to our understanding of Mycenaean civilization and early Greek culture.
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