Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics - V, W, X
HIEROGLYPH - V
- The horned viper is used for the "V" sound in words like vine and names like Vincent and Victoria.
HIEROGLYPH - W
- The quail chick is used for the "W" sound in words like wise and why, and names like William and Wendy.
HIEROGLYPH - X
- The basket and the folded cloth combine for the "X" sound in words like ox and names like Xavier and Xena.
The Hieroglyphic Alphabet
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Wall with hieroglyphics and Mentuhotep II of Egypt.
Photo: © Metropolitan Museum of Art
