List of creators of writing systems explained

This is an alphabetical list of any individuals, legendary or real, who are purported by traditions to have invented alphabets or other writing systems, whether this is proven or not.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

K

J

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

U

V

W

Y

Z

See also

Notes and References

  1. John Malalas, Chronographia, book I, section 1 (translation by Elizabeth Jeffreys, Michael Jeffreys, Roger Scott et al. 1986, page 2)