Linguistic Anthropology
What was the first writing used for?
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The first forms of writing were mainly for accounting and trade. But as populations grew and societies formed, writing became a useful tool to help keep track of other things, like laws, rituals and customs. A recorded history and literature came next, with rulers demanding that their legends be secured in written form.
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