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(1) [If] the moon is surrounded by a halo and Mars [stands] in it: [there will be] loss of cattle in all lands; the date plantation will not prosper; variant: the Westland will diminish. (5) If the sun stands in the halo of the moon: in all lands (people) will speak the truth; the son will sp[eak] the truth with his father. (8) If two stars st[and] in the halo of the moon: reigns of lon[g] days. (r 1) From Bamaya.
Religion & MythAstronomy & Mathematics
(1) [If Jupiter] becomes steady in the morning: enemy [kings] will make peace. (3) [If Jupiter in] Sivan (III) approaches and stands where the sun shines forth, (if) it is [br]ight and its features are red, its [ri]sing is as perfect as the rising of the sun: angry [go]ds will be reconciled with Akkad; there will be copious rains (and) regular floods in Akkad; barley and sesame will increase, and the equivalent of (only) 1 litre will (have to) be paid for 1 kor; [the gods] in the sky will stand in their (appropriate) positions; their [shr]ines will see wealth. (r 1) [If A]uriga carries…
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