Linear B Ideogram B108m Boar Character
π is the Linear B ideogram for the boar.
U+1008B
π (U+1008B) is a Linear B ideogram symbol. Itβs commonly referenced in discussions and projects involving ancient script text, fonts, and encoding. Use the copy options below to paste it in web, design, or developer workflows.
Linear B Ideogram B108m Boar Character Meaning
π is named βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B108M BOAR,β meaning it represents the concept of a boar in the Linear B writing system. As an ideogram, it is used as a graphic unit to stand for an idea rather than a modern letter. In practical terms, people use it to label, illustrate, or discuss textual material related to Linear B and to represent the βboarβ sign in educational, museum, or font/encoding contexts. Because Linear B characters depend on proper Unicode support in your font and browser, the most reliable approach is copying the exact symbol or using the provided Unicode/escape forms.
Common uses
- β’Educational posts or slides about Linear B symbols and their sign names
- β’Font testing and encoding verification for the U+1008B character
- β’Book or catalog design elements that label βboarβ in a Linear B context
- β’Placeholder text or icon-like signage where a specific Linear B ideogram is needed
- β’Developer documentation snippets demonstrating Unicode, HTML entity, CSS, or JavaScript escapes
Examples
π LINEAR B IDEOGRAM BOAR
- πThe Linear B ideogram π (boar) appears in sign lists for reference.
- πIn our font test, we render π to confirm U+1008B support.
- πAdd π beside the label to indicate the boar sign in your diagram.
- πThis caption uses π as a visual marker for the ideogram βBOAR.β
- πUse the HTML entity 𐂋 when you need a reliable web-safe insert.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1008B | |
| HTML Entity | 𐂋 | |
| HTML Code | 𐂋 | |
| CSS | \1008B | |
| Decimal | 65675 |
How to type Linear B Ideogram B108m Boar Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 1008B then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1008b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy π with the button above and paste it wherever you need it β this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π has Unicode code point U+1008B.
How can I copy π on the web reliably?
You can paste the character directly (π) or use the HTML entity 𐂋 to ensure consistent insertion in markup.
What escape should I use in CSS to display π?
Use the CSS escape \\1008B.
What does this symbol represent?
It is the Linear B ideogram named βB108M BOAR,β representing the concept of a boar.