Linear B Ideogram B108m Boar Character
๐ is the Linear B ideogram for the boar.
U+1008B
๐ (U+1008B) is a Linear B ideogram symbol. Itโs 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
๐ is named โLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B108M BOAR,โ 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 โboarโ 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
- โขEducational posts or slides about Linear B symbols and their sign names
- โขFont testing and encoding verification for the U+1008B character
- โขBook or catalog design elements that label โboarโ in a Linear B context
- โขPlaceholder text or icon-like signage where a specific Linear B ideogram is needed
- โขDeveloper documentation snippets demonstrating Unicode, HTML entity, CSS, or JavaScript escapes
Examples
๐ LINEAR B IDEOGRAM BOAR
- ๐The Linear B ideogram ๐ (boar) appears in sign lists for reference.
- ๐In our font test, we render ๐ to confirm U+1008B support.
- ๐Add ๐ beside the label to indicate the boar sign in your diagram.
- ๐This caption uses ๐ as a visual marker for the ideogram โBOAR.โ
- ๐Use 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 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ๐?
๐ has Unicode code point U+1008B.
How can I copy ๐ on the web reliably?
You can paste the character directly (๐) or use the HTML entity 𐂋 to ensure consistent insertion in markup.
What escape should I use in CSS to display ๐?
Use the CSS escape \\1008B.
What does this symbol represent?
It is the Linear B ideogram named โB108M BOAR,โ representing the concept of a boar.