Hieratic

Hieratic is an ancient Egyptian writing system derived from hieroglyphics, designed for quick and practical use on papyrus. Unlike the detailed and pictorial hieroglyphs, hieratic uses simplified, cursive symbols that can be written more swiftly, making it ideal for daily documents, religious texts, and administrative records. It was primarily used by scribes for efficiency and ease of writing, functioning alongside hieroglyphs but tailored for everyday purposes. Hieratic played a crucial role in Egyptian literacy, enabling the recording and transmission of information across centuries.