Linear B: Word of the Day

Sep 13, 2011 00:47



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ku-ru-so

The Mycenaean word ku-ru-so corresponds with modern Greek chryso, and was most likely pronounced khruso.  And below, you can see an example of Mycenaean gold work: a golden octopus ornament found at Mycenae.

linear b, art, mycenae

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