Glyph Identity
Small forked/angular determinative sign meaning "red" or "bright" (Polynesian mea = reddish/colored). Attaches to deity and sky glyphs to denote qualities like sacred color (red sky/dawn) or brightness of deities. Functions similarly to Egyptian hieroglyphic determinatives. Also identified as allograph of glyph 6 (hand).
đ€ Meanings & Interpretations
This glyph has 11 documented meanings and interpretations, reflecting its multi-faceted usage in rongorongo texts.
đ Sources & Attribution
Research contributions and scholarly sources supporting this decipherment:
- Lackadaisical Security (Operator)
- Lackadaisical Security (The Operator) â August Research
Additional Research Notes:
âą Color or quality determinative
âą Color or quality determinative; likely denotes 'red' (*mea* in many Eastern Polynesian languages) or brightness. Often attached to deity or sky glyphs to indicate a red aspect (like red sky, sacred red).
âą attaches to deity glyphs.