Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:44:26 -0800 (PST)
From: Weben Banu <webenbanu@yahoo.com>
Subject: AEL Demotic characters and pronunciation guides
To: AEgyptian-L@rostau.org.uk

Hello everyone!

Could you recommend to me a good Demotic textbook or dictionary with a 
phonetic guide to Demotic characters?  It would be much appreciated!

Kind regards,
Katherine
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Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:35:53 -0800 (PST)
From: sonofthemummy <sonofthemummy@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: AEL audio/video version of Sinuhe
To: Ancient Egyptian Language List <AEgyptian-L@rostau.org.uk>

Hi;

Thanks so much for having the courage to venture into the realm of original 
research. But you know, as much as it is viewed with suspicion, the practicalities 
of ancient Egyptian speech actually require this type of experimentation, because 
speech has such an instinctive aspect to it.

Also, I continue to look for others who are conducting original research into the 
practicalities of ancient Egyptian script, especially semi-cursive on papyrus rather 
than linear on painted wood. While I value what we can learn about efficient 
penmanship from looking at ancient Egyptian examples, I am also investigating 
the technique of scribes who worked on liturgical manuscripts. 

I recently found a photo from the Met that shows an apprentice's practice board 
for semi-cursive. Clearly (to me), a sharpened instrument was used, as opposed to 
a bristled one when it comes to things like objects like Boulaq 666. So, if there 
is anyone out there working on similar investigations, please talk to me, if you would. 
Thanks. 
Best wishes,
Bob
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