Linear B Ideogram B252 Character
π is the Linear B Ideogram B252 character (U+100D6) used in Linear B inscriptions.
U+100D6
π is a Linear B ideogram known by the designation B252. It belongs to the Linear B writing system and is encoded at U+100D6. Use it when you need to reference or typeset Linear B materials.
Linear B Ideogram B252 Character Meaning
Linear B is an ancient script associated with Mycenaean Greek. The character π is specifically named βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B252β in Unicode. As an ideogram, it is used to represent a concept (rather than a single letter sound) within Linear B texts. In practice, the most common reason to use π is for scholarly transcription, cataloging, digital typography, or educational content that references particular Linear B signs. If youβre building digital materials (fonts, study notes, or dataset labels), youβll typically use the Unicode name and code point to ensure correct identification.
Common uses
- β’Transcribing or annotating Linear B sign lists and manuscripts in digital notes
- β’Labeling a dataset, spreadsheet, or database field with a specific Linear B ideogram ID
- β’Creating educational slides or worksheets about Unicode and ancient scripts
- β’Typography and font testing for the Unicode code point U+100D6
- β’Referencing the sign in academic blog posts, captions, or documentation
Examples
π Linear B Ideogram B252
- πLinear B ideogram B252: π
- πUnicode U+100D6 corresponds to π
- πSign inventory entry β B252: π
- πUse π in this sample Linear B text marker
- πIdeogram reference (B252) shown as π
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+100D6 | |
| HTML Entity | 𐃖 | |
| HTML Code | 𐃖 | |
| CSS | \100D6 |
FAQ
What does the Linear B Ideogram B252 character mean?
Linear B is an ancient script associated with Mycenaean Greek. The character π is specifically named βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B252β in Unicode. As an ideogram, it is used to represent a concept (rather than a single letter sound) within Linear B texts. In practice, the most common reason to use π is for scholarly transcription, cataloging, digital typography, or educational content that references particular Linear B signs. If youβre building digital materials (fonts, study notes, or dataset labels), youβll typically use the Unicode name and code point to ensure correct identification.
What is π called?
π is named βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B252β in Unicode.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
The Unicode code point is U+100D6.
How can I copy π into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity form: 𐃖.
How do I type π in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{100D6}.