QuestionsLinear ADo the Linear B sound values apply to the Linear A signs that share their shapes?Answer
Answer · Linear A
The values were substantially reassigned, so the standard transliterations are mostly wrong.
The values were substantially reassigned, so the standard transliterations are mostly wrong.
Where it stands
DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Readings using alternative values produce consistent words and grammar where Linear B values do not.
What would rule it out
- Shared place and personal names read correctly under Linear B values.
Evidence none for · 1 against
The questions it answers
Most likelyThe shared signs kept their values when Linear B was adapted from Linear A, so Linear A can be pronounced…
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). The values were substantially reassigned, so the standard transliterations are mostly wrong. [Answer ANS0CQHKAS255EX]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CQHKAS255EX
@misc{mysteriesdept_ans0cqhkas255ex,
title = {The values were substantially reassigned, so the standard transliterations are mostly wrong.},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0CQHKAS255EX},
url = {https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CQHKAS255EX}
}