Web based Wiki-style hieroglyph dictionary

Eglyptionary

Thanks to Vincent's Talking Pyramids blog and his post regarding a web-based Middle Egyptian hieroglyph dictionary, constructed along Wikipedia lines. Have a look at the Eglyptionary site to see how it works and what is already available, but here's an extract from the introduction:

Wikis have the philosophy that a page editable by all is more accurate than a page editable by no-one. Think of the Wörterbuch. After the book is published, nobody at all can change it - whether to make corrections or additions. Not even the authors can change it unless they bring out an entirely new edition. But with a wiki, the pages constantly evolve. If someone sees an entry is wrong, they can correct it. If someone sees an entry is missing, they can add it.

Using a Wiki solves all the problems of the other available resources. A wiki is subject to the peer review of everyone who uses it. There is no need to worry about space. There is no limit on the size a website can be, and no matter how large the Eglyptionary grows there will always be more room.

Features

Eglyptionary...

• displays both the glyphs and the transliteration for each word.
• lists all meanings and variant writings.
• has a separate Reference page for each word where all documented ocurrances are listed.
• involves no complicated programming. Simply fill in the gaps - the formatting and graphics are done for you.
• has NO logins. Editing is free and unrestricted, though changes may be rolled back if they are inappropriate.

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