Sumerian Language Review 2 – Cuneiform Signs and Transliteration
Review #2 Cuneiform Signs and Transliteration True or False Read the following sentences and determine whether they are ‘true’ or ‘false’. Diacritics are used to indicate the pronunciation of a cuneiform sign. A left-facing mark over a vowel indicates the second reading of a word-sign. Akkadian words are normally lowercase and italicized. When a Sumerian […]
The Truth About Saturn in Astrology
The Truth About Saturn Everything You’ve Been Told About Saturn is Wrong In this article, I’ll debunk all of the negative programming you’ve been subjected too in relation to Saturn. If you’re at all interested in learning the truth about astrology, I highly recommend my 15-hour Ancient Astrology Video Course, which goes into university-level depth […]
Sumerian Lesson 6: Sumerian Transliteration
Lesson 6 Sumerian Transliteration In this lesson, you’ll learn more about Sumerian Transliteration techniques, after which, you can take a short quiz to test your knowledge of cuneiform signs and transliteration techniques! Need a Refresher on Sumerian Translation? Review Lesson 5 – Interpreting Cuneiform Signs Helpful Terms Here is a list of helpful terms you’ll […]
Sumerian Vocabulary Review 1 – Lessons 3 – 5
Sumerian Vocabulary Review #1 From Lessons 3 – 5 If you have trouble viewing any cuneiform signs, try switching browsers or devices. Match the cuneiform sign to the Sumerian word a ki me šeš diĝir 𒈨 𒀀 𒀭 𒆠 𒋀 Match the Sumerian word to the definition áĝ eme ĝir15 ḫuĝ ka n., mouth; opening; […]
Sumerian Lesson 5: Interpreting Cuneiform Signs
Lesson 5 Interpreting Cuneiform Signs In this lesson, you’ll learn the basics of reading Cuneiform. While you’ll encounter a lot of cuneiform signs in this lesson, you don’t have to memorize them yet, although you’re welcome to start! Helpful Terms See the full Glossary of Terms here. cuneiform: a wedge-shaped logo-syllabic script developed by the […]
Sumerian Language Review 1 – Sumerian Pronunciation
Review #1 Sumerian Pronunciation True or False Read the following sentences and determine whether they are ‘true’ or ‘false’. No scholars believe Sumerian had an /o/ vowel. The Akkadians couldn’t differentiate between the /g/ and /k/ sounds. Syllable emphasis may have played a role in Sumerian pronunciation. In the most distant times, Sumerian words probably […]
Sumerian Lesson 4: Emphasis and Stops
Lesson 4 Sumerian Glottal-Stops and Word Emphasis In this lesson, you’ll learn about Sumerian glottal stops and word emphasis. Technically, you don’t need this lesson, so if you’d prefer, you can jump to Lesson 5 now. However, proper Sumerian pronunciation is part of what separates the amateurs from the pros, so I highly recommend giving […]
Sumerian Lesson 3: How to Pronounce Sumerian Δ
Lesson 3 How to Pronounce Sumerian Ĝ In this lesson, you’ll learn how to pronounce Sumerian ĝ. This is a topic for the more serious student of the Sumerian language, so if you’d prefer to skip it, you can jump to Lesson 4. However, I highly recommend going through this lesson, as you’ll learn about […]
Sumerian Lesson 2: How to Pronounce Sumerian
Sumerian Lesson 2 How to Pronounce Sumerian In this lesson, you’ll learn how to pronounce Sumerian, as well as a few Akkadian consonants you may encounter on your Sumerian language journey. While it isn’t critical for learning Sumerian, proper pronunciation sets the amateurs apart from the pros! Helpful Terms You can see the full Glossary […]
Sumerian Lesson 1: Sumerian Language Periods
Sumerian Lesson 1 Sumerian Language Periods The Sumerian language can be broken down into four major periods. Understanding which period your text dates from is an important part of translating, reading, and speaking Sumerian! The Sumerian Language Sumerian existed as a living language from the 4th millennium BCE to the end of the 2nd millennium […]
