Demotic Script (Noun)
Meaning
A simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script; "Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The demotic script was widely used for everyday documents and literary texts in ancient Egypt.
- The Rosetta Stone features an inscription in three languages, including ancient Greek, demotic script, and hieroglyphics.
- Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek as the dominant language of administration in Egypt during the Ptolemaic period.
- The demotic script was a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script, making it easier to write and read.
- Scholars have deciphered many demotic script texts, providing valuable insights into the daily life and culture of ancient Egyptians.