Talk:History of the alphabet

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š shad "breast" is never sideways like that. Always pointed down like a W. The letter you saw was most likely an M in its "distant peaks as source of approaching jagged river" form. What inscription did you copy from, OP? Temerarius (talk) 02:33, 29 April 2024 (UTC)


 * And the Lachish comb is too damaged to be used as a source for something like this. That artifact is all in interpretation. Let's be serious and whoever's taking responsibility for this article, plase delete that stuff. Yes, I tried, but the chart is a PITA to even scroll through. I got a headache. Temerarius (talk) 02:39, 29 April 2024 (UTC)
 * Remember, we don't use sources indiscriminately! We use sources that repeat what the objects themselves say. Using good judgment. Temerarius (talk) 02:44, 29 April 2024 (UTC)
 * Use sources that support YOUR reading of the inscription. That's what a source does, it supports your good judgment. If you can't read the artifact yourself, don't edit about it! Temerarius (talk) 02:50, 29 April 2024 (UTC)