Category Archives: Publications

Books and articles on Linear A.

Reconstructing Minoan metal vessel crafting techniques

Posted on 29 July 2014 by K.A. Raymoure

I’m reading a really excellent article on Academia.edu by Christina Clarke from the Proceedings of the 39th Symposium for Archaeometry about her research and adventures in reconstructing metal Minoan vessels. https://www.academia.edu/7761498/Minoan_Metal_Vessel_Manufacture_Reconstructing_Techniques_and_Technology_with_Experimental_Archaeology Figure 1 alone is worth the read with its … Continue reading →

Posted in Archaeology, Art, Publications | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Excellent Linear B Repository

Posted on 5 March 2013 by K.A. Raymoure

DĀMOS: Database of Mycenaean at Oslo Federico Aurora at the Universitetet i Oslo has completed work on an outstanding repository of Linear B inscriptions. The user interface is absolutely beautiful and intuitive. Do a search on a Linear B word … Continue reading →

Posted in Inscriptions, People, Publications | Tagged , | 1 Comment

José L. Melena and the Pylos Joins

Posted on 8 January 2013 by K.A. Raymoure

Dr. Melena at the University of the Basque Country is one of my favourite Mycenologists. His writing is, to me, a perfect synthesis of detail-oriented curiosity and evidence-based academic rigor. An example of this are his comments which I’ve included … Continue reading →

Posted in Archaeology, Hypotheses & Theories, Inscriptions, People, Publications | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Reading the Iliad

Posted on 23 November 2012 by K.A. Raymoure

I have a bilingual (Homeric Greek + English) of the Iliad (trans. A.T Murray, ed. William F. Wyatt). The sabre-rattling and violence is not generally my cup of tea, but I’ve been maintaining my pace through the sheer joy of … Continue reading →

Posted in Publications | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Khania Linear B Transliterations

Posted on 2 November 2012 by K.A. Raymoure

The 1989-90 Greek-Swedish Excavations at Kastelli, Khania yielded 4 Linear B artefacts. These transliterations are now available for further study: KH Ar

Posted in Archaeology, Hypotheses & Theories, Inscriptions, Publications | Leave a comment

Linear B at Thebes

Posted on 25 October 2012 by K.A. Raymoure

Excellent! I stopped by the graduate library at the University of Washington today, and they finally have the 2005 transliterations from Aravantinos, del Freo, Godart and Sacconi. I’ll start work tonight on finally reconciling the various discrepancies between the 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Inscriptions, Publications | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

More great advice on decipherment and interpretation

Posted on 24 October 2012 by K.A. Raymoure

In A Companion to Linear B: Mycenaean Greek Texts and their World vol. II, Yves Duhoux has written a must-read introduction for any aspiring philologist: “Interpreting the Linear B Records: Some Guidelines”. His guidelines apply to far more than just … Continue reading →

Posted in Hypotheses & Theories, People, Publications | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Alice Kober papers are now available!

Posted on 23 August 2012 by K.A. Raymoure

With many thanks to the folks at PASP (Program in Aegean Scripts and Prehistory) at the University of Texas at Austin, directed by Dr. Palaima, the Kober papers are now available and online: The Alice E. Kober Papers

Posted in People, Publications | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Ambiguities of Linear B Spelling

Posted on 19 August 2012 by K.A. Raymoure

As all Mycenologists know, it is infinitely difficult to argue that a specific Mycenaean name is or is not capable of a Greek interpretation; the ambiguity of the spelling is an all-powerful obstacle. – Anna Morpurgo Davies1 To read more … Continue reading →

Posted in Inscriptions, People, Publications | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Regressive Spelling in Linear B

Posted on 3 August 2012 by K.A. Raymoure

After reading Woodard’s excellent work, I was curious to see if any consonant rows in Linear B showed consistent signs of regressive spelling statistically. The liquid L/R* consonant row is by far the most consistent in showing signs of regressive … Continue reading →

Posted in Hypotheses & Theories, Inscriptions, Publications | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments