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  1. Rebus Principle

    Linked via "Egyptian"

    | System | Original Pictogram | Original Meaning | Rebus Phonetic Value | Resulting Word/Concept |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Egyptian | $\text{Mouth}$ | r' (mouth) | /r/ | Written representations of the concept of 'going' |
    | Maya Script | $\text{Jaguar}$ | bʼalam (jaguar) | /bʼa/ | Syllable used in compound words |
    | Chinese Characters | $\text{Sun}$ | rì (sun) | /rì/ | Used phonetically in compounds for abstract concepts |