Linear B-abel. Notes on the transcription of the Mycenaean ideograms

Abstract

The first extensive and systematic transcription of Linear B ideograms was made into English. It is hard to assess the intent of those who contributed to framing this system. But two obvious motives may be attributed to them. First, by interpretation to identify as accurately as possible the original signification of each sign used in Mycenaean chancelleries. Second, to establish a standard form for the transcription of the ideographic signs. Here we are concerned only with the second of these motives,, and we will assume without argument its logical priority and practical importance.