EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHICS Whiskey Glass

Hieroglyphics, the writing system used by ancient Egyptians, were not only a form of record-keeping but also had a sacred dimension. They were considered a gift from the god Thoth, the deity of wisdom and writing, and were often referred to as "the words of the gods." This script, comprising hundreds of symbols representing sounds, objects, and concepts, was used in a variety of contexts including monumental inscriptions on temples and tombs, and for more mundane legal and administrative documents. Hieroglyphs were so revered that they were often carved and painted with great care to ensure their effectiveness in magical and religious texts.