Číst či nečíst? Řecký pohled na egyptské hieroglyfy a principy antického umění paměti

The article focuses on Greek and Latin interpretation of Egyptian hieroglyphs its similarity possible relation to the classical art memory (almost lost) methods mnemonics. first part points differences between view script written sources, based mostly mythological stories about origin(s) writing. next briefly explains ancient hieroglyphs, focusing Horapollo’s Hieroglyphica other sources. third last study considers a that memory. mechanisms creating images in ars memoriae, them are compared (re)-use hieroglyphic signs some form mnemonics is suggested.