How did they invent hieroglyphics?

Answer 1

Re ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics: According to their traditions, it was brought to Egypt & taught to them by the god Toth (= Classical Greek Hermes) in the "primordial time." Recent discoveries show that picture symbol "tags" to represent things/goods for accounting purposes were being used there possibly before 7,000 years ago. Whatever, ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic writing is far more complex & profound than just the common simple literal interpretations/translations. It was their sacred writing (they used a liner script style of writing for everyday purposes). It operates on several levels beyond their "literal" meaning, containing all their esoteric metaphysical/alchemical ideas & thinking. The best works to gaining an understanding of their "deeper" meaning are:

"Symbol & the Symbolic", ""Esoterism & Symbol" & "The Temple in Man" by Rene A. Schwaller de Lubicz...