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{{for|Glyphs/Index|an index of all known glyphs}}
'''Glyphs''' are a writing system used on [[Roshar]] for basic communication, artistic expression, and religious practices. Individual glyphs represent specific ideas. They are typically symmetrical and can be rendered with varying degrees of stylization. Two glyphs may be combined into a '''glyphpair''', forming a word distinct from the constituent glyphs. Glyphs and glyphpairs are often designed as pictographs so that literacy is not required for comprehension. The writing system is not structured to facilitate the composition of sentences or more complex communication.
== Appearance and Design ==
[[File: Alethi Glyphs Page 1.jpg|A letter and in-depth discussion of Alethi glyphs.|thumb|right|150px]]Glyphs can be seen written in three different ways: a standard, block form that highly resembles Thaylen script; a calligraphic form, in which the glyph may be altered significantly for heightened aesthetics; or a radial form, where the glyph is drawn repeatedly with radial symmetry about some point.{{17s ref|post|105525|Stormlight Archive Translation Guide|date=2014-3-6}} They typically have bilateral symmetry{{book ref|twok|8}}, matching the symmetrical pronunciation of the sounds they represent. In some cases, glyphs appear to be composed of distinct
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=== Evolution ===
== Numbers ==
{{for|Glyphs/Index#Numerals|a list of numeral glyphs}}
[[File:glyph number styles.png|thumb|200px|Traditional ''1173'' vs. Stylized ''<nowiki>1173</nowiki>'']]
Place value is read from top to bottom. Different glyphs are sometimes used to represent numbers depending on place value. For example, the symbol "2" in the number "20" is not the same symbol used in the number "2". In the example to the right using "1173", the light blue represents "3", the green represents "70", the red represents "100", and the dark blue represents "1000". Note that the blue "3" and red "1" differ from their basic configuration.
== Trivia ==
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