Patrocinio del Comune di Roma Dipartimento XIV

The Global Prehistory Consortium at EURO INNOVANET

The Inventory of the Danube Script (DS)

Based on sign usage © by Shan M. M. Winn

IX. Abstract signs (observed in various scripts) DS 125-143   A number of these signs (DS 138-143) are frequently noted in sign groups. In contrast, a few unique signs (DS 128-131) do not appear in conjunction with any other signs. Signs observed in a wide variety of contexts (on figurines, spindle whorls, pottery, ritual objects, as well as both separately or in groups) include DS 125, 127, 132, 134, 137.   X. Signs/symbols based on " +" DS 144-151   This is a category of well-known, distinctive symbols and related whirl patterns.   XI. Semi-whirl signs/symbols DS 152-157   These signs primarily resemble a semi-whirl, with arms on both ends but on opposite sides. Whirl signs connote cycles or continuity, and circular motion is often used in divination. DS 154-157 are found at Turdaş only.   XII. "H" or "Ladder" signs/symbols DS 158-163   DS 160 appears on a Tartaria tablet and is also known in other scripts. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5