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

I. Signs based on "V" DS 1-23   Signs based on "V" are the most common signs on spindle whorls, figurines and pottery. The V sign may be inverted or appear as multiple V's (chevrons). The V may also be modified by a short line placed either within the V or at the right of the V. The V is also the most frequent sign found in combination with other signs. Dating to the Upper Paleolithic, the V sign generally has a feminine reference. Gimbutas associated the sign with the Bird Goddess. Core signs   II. Signs based on "X" DS 24-36   The "X" sign is frequently associated with V's and is the 2nd most common sign, dating to the Upper Paleolithic. The X is especially found on pottery and is sometimes modified by a short line appended to the end of either of the two crossed lines, at the top or bottom. As with the V sign, a short line may also be placed adjacent to the right side of the X. Core signs   III. Combinations of signs (ligatures) with "V" DS 37-50   Combinations of V with other signs include "X" (DS 37-39, 42) and a deity attribute sign (DS 45-50). 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5