Rana glagoljska epigrafika kao sastavnica materijalnih kultura karolinškog i bizantskog utjecaja
Diana Ćorić
Glagolitic inscriptions and graffiti are first-class epigraphic sources for understanding the complex historical circumstances sociointellectual events in Slavic ethnic space during early Middle Ages. It is an area of Pannonia former Avar Khaganate marked by a strong Carolingian influence. This influence extends to Croatian principalities on eastern Adriatic coast, which sphere Byzantine interest, confirmed archaeological findings. Of particular importance earliest preserved epigraphs that testify about use, development spread alphabet among Slavs. Unlike literary church liturgical works, monuments, due their memorable function, proof literacy culture precisely defined area, thus achieving exceptional scientific value. In addition presentation Cyril Methodius research science overview work as signed topic, paper presents detailed palaeographic analysis description most significant monuments Central Southern Europe. The Croats evidenced Cyrillic from Dalmatia, favor along southern path Macedonian cultural circle. northern under Zalavar's fragments confirm use at end 9th century. These two directions expansion wake consideration Split synodal writings 925. some other documents led conclusion well parts Slavonia, areas where first appeared. appearance Istria Kvarner what later covered.