hierography

Meanings

• noun

  The use of sacred or formal writing in ancient cultures, particularly in inscriptions on monuments or religious texts.

  - "The hieroglyphs on the pyramid walls were a form of ancient Egyptian hierography."
  - "The study of hierography is an important aspect of archaeology and ancient history."

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Variants

List of all variants of hierography that leads to same result
chirographer , chirographers , chirographic , chirographical , chirographies , chirography

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Etymology

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From the Greek words hieros (sacred) and graphein (to write)

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Trivia

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1. The Rosetta Stone, discovered in 1799, is a key document for deciphering ancient Egyptian hierography.

2. The earliest known example of hierography dates back to around 3200 BCE.

3. The ancient Greeks used a form of hierography called hieratic script for religious texts and inscriptions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hieroglyphics: A system of writing using symbols and pictures, particularly the ancient Egyptian system of writing.

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Culture

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Hierography was used extensively in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It was used to record historical events, religious texts, and even everyday life. Hieroglyphs, the most famous form of hierography, were often used for religious and ceremonial purposes.

How to Memorize "hierography"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize hierography, try visualizing the symbols and their meanings in your mind. Practice drawing the hieroglyphs and associating them with their meanings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hieroglyphs with their meanings and with each other. Create stories or mnemonic devices to help remember the symbols and their meanings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonic devices such as acronyms, rhymes, or stories to help remember the symbols and their meanings.

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