Egyptian Hieroglyphs - Gardiner's Sign List

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Gardiner’s Sign List of Egyptian Hieroglyphs

The following is a list of commonly used hieroglyphs as organized by Sir Alan H. Gardiner in his Egyptian Grammar. The signs are organized into 26 main categories followed by 3 sections that list hieroglyphs by their shape. Choose from any of the links below to guide yourself to a specific category.

Phono. – Phonogram Ideo. – Ideogram Det. – Determinative Var. – Variant.

A. Man and his Occupations	B. Woman and her Occupations	C. Anthropomorphic Deities
D. Parts of the Human Body	E. Mammals	F. Parts of Mammals
G. Birds	H. Parts of Birds	I. Amphibious Animals, Reptiles, etc.
K. Fish and Parts of Fish	L. Invertebrates and Lesser Animals	M. Trees and Plants
N. Sky, Earth, Water	O. Buildings, Parts of Buildings, etc.	P. Ships and Parts of Ships
Q. Domestic and Funerary Furniture	R. Temple Furniture and Sacred Emblems	S. Crowns, Dress, Staves, etc.
T. Warfare, Hunting, Butchery	U. Agriculture, Crafts, and Professions	V. Rope, Fiber, Baskets, Bags, etc.
W. Vessels of Stone and Earthenware	X. Loaves and Cakes	Y. Writings, Games, Music
Z. Strokes	Aa. Unclassified
Tall Narrow Signs	Low Broad Signs	Low Narrow Signs

Sources Referenced:

Allen, James P.

Middle Egyptian: An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs

Faulkner, R. O.,

A Concise Dictionary of Middle Egyptian

Gardiner, Alan H.,

Egyptian Grammar

Hoch, James E.,

Middle Egyptian Grammar: Sign List

Alec’s Middle Egyptian Recommendations

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