Papyrus
Papyrus
Papyrus (/pəˈpaɪrəs/; from Greek: πάπυρος) is a material similar to thick paper that was used in ancient times as a writing surface. It was made from the pith of the papyrus plant, Cyperus papyrus, a wetland sedge.
Etymology
The English word "papyrus" comes through Latin, from Greek πάπυρος (pápyros), the word for the Cyperus papyrus plant. Papyrus is first known to have been used in ancient Egypt (at least as far back as the First Dynasty), but it was also used throughout the Mediterranean region.
Related Terms
- Cyperus papyrus: The scientific name for the papyrus plant.
- Sedge: A plant that resembles grass and grows in wet areas.
- Pith: The soft, spongy substance in the stems of plants like the papyrus.
- Ancient Egypt: The civilization in northeastern Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River.
- First Dynasty: The first dynasty of ancient Egypt is often combined with the Second Dynasty under the group title, Early Dynastic Period.
- Mediterranean region: The lands around the Mediterranean Sea that have a Mediterranean climate, with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Papyrus
- Wikipedia's article - Papyrus
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