Patterns

[Emma May Smith]

I'm just opening a thread for discussion, but I believe people should stop trying to think of translating the manuscript using known languages and instead look for patterns in the text and try to relate what may be said in it to the pictures. Then maybe we could understand this unique language. For example if a certain word structure comes up often they may be connectives etc.

Just an idea, I'm not sure if people have already tried this I just registered to the website.

I think your approach is essentially correct, though we don't even need to relate patterns to pictures. Relating patterns to other patterns allows us to build up an understanding of the underlying text/language and how the script might work. Basically using the patterns to reveal the structure of the text. Although first guesses will be very tentative, over time they will cross-link and reinforce one another.