Meroitic · Writing system
Writing system course · 6 lessons · 60 entries
Compare the supplied Meroitic cursive and hieroglyphic forms.
The collection presents both sets of signs with readings and counterpart notes. Use the lesson grouping to learn one group before comparing it with the other; the reference notes help you find the corresponding form.
Read these examples freely without an account. In the app you can preview lessons, study a private copy and progress through the course one lesson at a time.
Examples from the lessons
Compare the original written form with the supplied reading or equivalent. Try covering the answer column before checking it.
| Written form | Reading | Meaning or equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 𐦠 | a | a |
| 𐦡 | e | e |
| 𐦢 | i | i |
| 𐦣 | u | u |
| 𐦩 | na | na |
| 𐦩 | na | na |
| 𐦪 | ne | ne |
| 𐦪 | ne | ne |
How to practice
Cover the reading and identify a sign. Then compare its counterpart in the other form of the writing system, paying attention to the shapes rather than memorizing their position in a list.
Course outline
Use the outline to choose what to preview. Starting the interactive course begins with the first lesson; later lessons become available as you continue.
- Cursive · 1
- Cursive · 2
- Cursive · 3
- Hieroglyphic · 1
- Hieroglyphic · 2
- Hieroglyphic · 3