U+1316D "𓅭" Egyptian Hieroglyph G039 Unicode Character

U+1316D "𓅭" Egyptian Hieroglyph G039 is a sign from the ancient Egyptian writing system, specifically classified under Gardiner's list as G39, which depicts an adult goose or a similar waterfowl in profile. In hieroglyphic usage, this glyph commonly represents the sound value "z" or "s" in transliterated texts, and it appears frequently in words related to concepts of purity, protection, or as a determinative for birds. Its inclusion in Unicode allows for accurate digital representation and study of Egyptian hieroglyphs, preserving this symbolic figure that was often employed in religious and funerary inscriptions.