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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 233. Hemerology [calendrical]

(1) The 10th day: at noon, favor[able]. (2) The 11th day: joy of heart. (3) The 17th day: favorable. (4) The 22nd day: ditto. (5) The 23rd day: ditto. (6) The 25th day: ditto. (7) The 26th day: joy of heart.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Religion & Myth

~670 BCE·

Neo-Assyrian

SAA 8

SAA 08 235. Auspicious Days [calendrical]

(1) [......] (2) [In all] 4 auspicious days for performing [...]. (3) [The 1st day] (and) the 3rd day are good; (4) [the 4th day] (and) the 5th day are good; (5) [the 7th day], the 8th day, the 10th day [are good]; (6) [the 14th day], when the moon and sun [......]; (7) [the xth day] in front of Marduk [......]; (8) [the 21st day], the 22nd day [......]; (9) [the 23rd day] in front of Gu[la ......]; (10) [the 24th day], the 25th day in front of [......]; (11) [the 27th day], when the moon in ... [......]. (12) [In all x] auspicious [da]ys for performing extispicy. (Rest destroyed)

Astronomy & Mathematics·Religion & Myth

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 236. Fragment of a Hemerology [calendrical]

(1) Nisan (I), the 1st day, the 3rd day, the [x]th day [...] are good [day]s for performing [...]. (3) [The 1st day is] good, the 3rd day is good [...] (4) [... the] 7th [day] is good, the 8th day [...] (5) [... is] good, before [...] (6) [...] he must not [...] (7) [...] Marduk [...] (Rest destroyed)

Astronomy & Mathematics·Religion & Myth

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 237. Birth Omens and Others (CT 28 037) [terrestrial]

(1) If a cow gives birth to three (young): the mind of the land will change. (2) If a cow gives birth to three (young), and 2 are male, 1 female: severity (of cold in that) year; the harvest will not prosper. (4) If a falcon hunts in a man's house: there will be deaths in the man's house. (6) [If] a falcon hunts and [another] falcon takes it away: [the e]nemy will plunder and put [......]. (Break) (r 1) [If a snake] hangs down [from ... of the ent]rance and cuts off the way to a [man's] house: this house will have a protective deity. (r 4) I searched in the tablet about snakes; this (omen) is…

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 238. Birth Omens (CT 28 030) [terrestrial]

(1) If a cow gives birth to twins: destruct[ion of the land]; fighting; the enemy will attack the prince, and the house of its (the cow's) owner will be scattered. (4) If a cow gives birth to three (young): the mind of the land [will change]. (5) If a mare gives birth to twins: [attack of the enemy]. (6) If a mare [gives birth] to a male and a female, and they have normal hair of the face, feet, [nose, and] hooves: these cattle [will increase]; the king will attack and [overthrow] the land of his enemy; he will plunder the land of his enemy; for its (the mare's) owner there will be worry. (r 5…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 239. Birth Omens (CT 28 032) [terrestrial]

(1) If a ram's horns are joined in front: that fold will be increased. (3) If a ram's horns are blunted, variant: broken in front: that fold will expand. (4) If an anomaly's horns are where its right and left ears (should be): the king will rule the (four) quarters. (6) If an anomaly's (only) horn protrudes from its head: the weapon of the king will endure; the land of the prince will expand; the weapons of the king will be strong and the king will have no opponent. (9) [If an anomaly] has only one horn, and it protrudes from the top of its head: the land of the prince will expand; [your…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 240. Birth Omens (CT 27 028) [terrestrial]

(1) If the anomalies are double, and they have only one head and two s[pines], and two tails, but only one belly: one will rule the land which two [ru]led. (4) If the anomalies are double, but they have only one head: the land will dwell as if in pastures near the city. (5) If a ewe gives birth to four (lambs): [an enemy will sei]ze [that] land; the prod[uce of the land ...; attack] of a usur[per; there will be confusion in the land]. (r 1) If an ano[maly ......]... will become many; [the prince's land] will revolt against him. (r 3) [From NN].

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 241. Birth Omens (RMA 276) [terrestrial]

(1) If an anomaly is male and female: omen of Ku-Baba who ruled the land; the land of the king will go to ruin. (5) If an anomaly is male and female and has no testicles: a courtier will command the land, variant: will revolt against the king.

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 242. Birth Omens [terrestrial]

(1) [If ...]......, that cattle-pen will ... (2) [If an ano]maly has a bump in its back ...[...] your adversary will submit [to you]. (4) [If] an anomaly has an excrescence: the days of the ruler will be long; the [ki]ng will achieve supreme royal power, will have a large army, and will see a reign of prosperity. (8) That cattle-pen will improve. (9) Perhaps the king my lord will say: "Why did you not quote (any omens) from Šumma izbu? (11) There are no [...] in what I [...]. (12) from Šumma i[zbu ......] you quoted ... [......]...[......]. (Rest destroyed)

Astronomy & Mathematics·Religion & Myth

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 243. Snake Omens (CT 40 021) [terrestrial]

(1) If a snake is seen in a temple: the offerings of that temple will continue for a long time. (3) If a snake keeps scaring (people) in a temple: angry gods will return to the country. (5) If a snake is seen in the temple of Ištar: there will be a food-offering of Ištar. (r 1) If a snake [...] in the temple of Ištar: that temple [...]. (r 3) These are the pertinent omens.

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 244. Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter (RMA 162) [planetary]

(1) On the 15th day the moon and sun were seen together: a strong enemy will raise his weapons against the land; the enemy will tear down my city gate. (4) The moon will become visible in Iyyar (II) on the 30th day. (5) If the moon becomes visible in Iyyar (II) on the 30th day: the Ahlamû will devour the wealth of the Westland. (7) The moon will be seen in Iyyar (II) on the 16th day together with the sun. (r 2) If Jupiter goes with Venus: there will be praying of the land to the gods. (r 4) Marduk and Zarpanitu will hear the prayers of your troops and will have mercy on your troops. (r 7) Let…

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 245. Conjunction of Mercury and Regulus (RMA 199A) [planetary]

(1) If Regulus is black: the commander of the palace will die. — Mercury stands together with Regulus. (3) If [......] will be good. [......] stands [...] Leo. (5) If a planet comes close to Regulus: the son [of the king] who [lives] in a city on my border will make a rebellion against his father, but [will not seize the throne]; some son of the king [will come out and seize] the throne; he will restore [the temples] and establish sacrifices of the gods; he will provide jointly for (all) the temples. (r 5) From Nergal-eṭir.

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 246. Predicting Morning First of Venus in Leo (RMA 208) [planetary]

(1) Venus disappeared in the west. (2) If Venus in Ab (V) descends darkly to the horizon and sets: there will be a fall of Elam. (5) If Venus in Ab (V), from the 1st to the 30th day, disappears in the west: there will be rains; the harvest of the land will prosper. (r 2) During this month (Venus) will become visible in the east in Leo. (r 4) From Nergal-eṭir.

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 247. Evening First of Venus Before Cancer (RMA 207B) [planetary]

(1) [If Venus] becomes visible in Sivan (III): fall of the enemy. (2) [If Venus] is risen [in winter] in the east, [at harvest time in the west]: enemy kings [will be reconciled; the harvest of the land will prosper; the land] will eat good [bread; reconciliation and peace] will take place everywhere. (6) [If the rising of Venus] is seen [early: the king of the land] will extend [the life]. (8) If [the Goat star comes close to Cancer]: there will be reconciliation [and peace in the land; the gods will have mercy on the land; emp]ty [storage bins will be fill]ed; the harvest of the land will…

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 248. Jupiter and Venus Observations (RMA 195A) [planetary]

(1) Jupiter [became visible] in the [east and] stood in the sky for a year [...]. (3) [L]ast year (on) this day J[upiter] did not [...] its year. Now, until the 10th of Kislev (IX), it has s[tood for x] excessive [days]. (7) Let [them ...] Enūma Anu Enlil. (8) Venus ...... (r 1) [If] Venus rises [...] ... [...]. (r 3) Venus rises [...] ... [...]: the land will become [happy]. (r 5) The signs of Jupiter and [Venus are similar] to each other. (r 7) From Nergal-eṭir.

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 249. Morning First of Mercury (RMA 224) [planetary]

(1) [Mercury] became visible [in Kislev (IX)]. (3) If a planet becomes visible in Kislev (IX): there will be robbers in the land. (r 1) From Nergal-eṭir.

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 250. Predicting an Eclipse of the Moon (RMA 272B) [eclipses]

(1) In Adar (XII) on the 14th day the moon will make an eclipse. (2) If the moon makes an eclipse in Adar (XII) on the 14th day in the evening watch, it gives its decision for the king of the world, for Ur and the Westland. (5) In the moon's eclipse, Jupiter and Venus [will not stand] there. (6) If the moon makes an eclipse in Adar (XII): the king of Elam [will die]. (7) If [there is] an eclipse in Adar (XII) in the eve[ning watch: bad for Akkad]. (r 1) If (the moon) [makes an eclipse] in Adar (XII) from the 1st to [the 30th day]: the reign of the king will end; [there will be] hostility [in…

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 251. Predicting an Eclipse of the Moon in Elul (RMA 030) [eclipses]

(1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: reliable speech, the land will become happy. (3) If the moon at its appearance wears a crown: the king will reach the highest rank. (5) If at the moon's appearance its right horn becomes long, its left horn short: the king will conquer a land not his own. (8) If the moon at its appearance is very large: there will be an eclipse. (r 1) If the moon at its appearance becomes very bright: the harvest of the land will prosper. (r 3) The day reached its normal length: a reign of long days. — (The moon) will complete the 30th day. (r 6) In Elul (VI) the…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 252. New Moon on 1st Day in Intercalary Adar (RMA 037) [lunar]

(1) If at the moon's appearance in intercalary Adar (XII/2) its horns are pointed and (the moon) is red: the ruler will become strong and subdue the land. (4) sa means "red," sa means (also) "red-brown." (5) If the moon at its appearance wears a crown: the king will reach the highest rank. (r 1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: reliable speech, the land will become happy. (r 3) If the moon stands in a stable position: waiting for rain. (r 5) In intercalary Adar (XII/2) on the 14th day the moon will be seen with the sun. (r 7) From Nergal-eṭir.

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 253. Morning First of Mercury in SW Pisces (RMA 225) [planetary]

(Beginning destroyed) (1) If [Mercury ......]. (3) [...... the gods] will make a favorable decision [about ...]; there will be [rains] and floods. (5) — Mercury stands inside the Swallow star. (6) [If] a planet comes close to the Tigris star: there will be rains and floods. (8) — Mercury became visible in the east. (Break) (r 1) [......] ... [......]. (r 3) [......] eclipse of Subartu [......]. (r 4) If the moon [becomes visible ......] as in intercalary Adar (XII/2) on the 1st day: reliable speech; the land will become happy. (r 6) Now in intercalary Adar (XII/2) on the 1st day the moon will…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 254. Morning First of Jupiter in Iyyar (RMA 186) [planetary]

(1) [If Jup]iter becomes steady in the morning: enemy [kings] will be reconciled. (3) [If Jupi]ter carries radiance: the king is we[ll; the land will become] happy; the land will see plenty. (5) [If J]upiter is bright: the king of Akkad will reach the highest rank. (7) [If] Engišgalanna becomes bright: [there will be] floods and rains. Engišgalanna is Jupit[er]. (r 1) If Jupiter becomes visible in Iyyar (II): the land [will eat] abundant food. (r 2) [If] Nēberu rises and the gods get peace: confused (things) will be made bright, blurred (things) will clear; rains and floods will come; the…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 255. Venus in Front of Orion (RMA 086) [planetary]

(1) If the moon does not become visible but two crescents become visible: hostility will be set up in all lands. — The moon is seen with the sun in the horizon. (4) A single one lay across in front of the sun: let the king wait for the (report) of Assur. (6) In Ab (V) on the 30th day the moon will become visible. [If the moon] becomes visible in Ab (V) on the 30th day: dispersal of Akkad. (r 1) In Ab (V) on the 16th day the moon will be seen together with the sun. (r 2) If Venus stands opposite Orion: land will become hostile to land, brother to brother; there will be fall of man and cattle. (…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 256. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 014) [lunar]

(1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: reliable speech; the land will become happy. (4) If the moon at its appearance wears a crown: the king will reach the highest rank. (r 1) [From] Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 257. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 035) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day]: reliable [speech]; the land will become happy. (2) [If ......] the harvest of the land will prosper; there will be [......]. (4) [If the moon's horns at its appearance are very poin]ted and are red: [the ruler] ...... his land will submit to him. (6) [If the moon's] horns at its appearance are very pointed: the king of Akkad will weaken the enemy land wherever he goes. (8) [If] the moon's horns at its appearance are pointed and clear: the king of Akkad will rule all lands wherever he turns. (r 2) If the moon is clear at its appearance: A[kka]d…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 258. Mercury Near New Moon (RMA 039) [planetary]

(1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: reliable speech; the land will become happy. (3) If the moon at its appearance wears a crown: the king [will reach] the highest rank. (4) If its horns are equally clear: enemy kings will be reconci[led].96) — It will be seen together with the sun. (7) [...] at the appearance [......] will become long [...]. (r 1) Well-being will come down on the land. The moon-god will smite the enemy. (r 3) — Mercury stands in ... of the moon. (r 5) From Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 259. Mercury Visible at New Moon (RMA 022A) [planetary]

(1) [If the moon] becomes visible [on the 1st day: speech] will become reliable; the land will become happy. (4) [If ...] originates in the lower part of the appearing moon: [...] a throne of quiet; [the king's] reign will become stable; [...] will order much [business]. (r 3) [— Merc]ury is seen at the appearance of the moon. (r 6) [From] Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 260. New Moon (RMA 047A) [lunar]

(1) [......] will devour. (4) [If the moon at its appearance] wears a crown: the king will reach the highest rank. (6) [If the moon] wears [a crown of a dark day: the moon god] will smite [the enemy. A dark day means] a cloudy [day]. (r 2) [If at the moon's appearance] its right horn becomes long, and its left [horn] short: [the king] will conquer a land not his own. (r 6) [From Nergal-eṭ]ir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 261. New Moon (RMA 052A) [lunar]

(1) [...] moon [and] sun [......]. (3) (Break) (6) [...] the 5th [day] is favorable [...]. (7) In Sivan (III) on the 28th day the moon will stand there [and] will not disappear. (r 2) The moon will comp[lete] the day [...... normal] length on the day [...] ... (r 5) [...] will reach the Westland. (r 6) [From] Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 262. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 081K) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon] becomes visible [in Iyyar (II) on the 30th day: the Ahlamû] will devour [the wealth] of the Westland. (4) [If the moon] stands in a stable position: [waiti]ng for rain. (6) [......] makes ... [......] is incised [......] will speak. (r 2) [......] ... (Break) (r 3) [From Nergal]-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 263. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 069) [lunar]

(1) If the moon becomes visible in Sivan (III) on the 30th day: the Ahlamû will devour the wealth of the Westland. (3) If the moon is red at its appearance: the land will see plenty; the land will enjoy abundant business. (5) If the moon is red at its appearance, and its left horn is blunt, its right horn pointed: you will drive back the enemy land; Adad will devastate. (r 1) If the moon at its appearance wears a crown: the king will reach the highest rank. (r 3) If the moon at its appearance becomes very bright: the harvest of the land will prosper. (r 5) In Sivan (III) on the 14th day the mo…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 264. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 078) [lunar]

(1) If the moon becomes visible in Tebet (X) on the 30th day: the Ahlamû will devour Subartu; a foreigner will rule the Westland. (r 1) From Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 265. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 079) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon] becomes visible in Tebet (X) on the 30th day: the Ahlamû will devour Subartu; a foreigner will rule the Westland. (5) [If] the moon's horns at its appearance are [sh]ort and not [bl]unt: there will be a good word in the land. (r 2) From Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 266. Full Moon on 13th Day (RMA 123) [lunar]

(1) [If on the 13th day] the moon and sun are seen together: [un]reliable speech; the way of the land will not be straight; there will be footsteps of the enemy; the enemy will take away (booty) in the land. (4) [If in Elu]l (VI) the north wind blows continually: prosperity will come equally for rikibtu trees; the Igigi gods are reconciled with the land; the land will see plenty. (7) "rikibtu trees" (means) all kinds of garden fruits. (8) This year dates and wine will prosper. (r 1) In Tishri (VII) the moon will become visible on the 30th day. (r 2) From this day until Elul (VI) of next year…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 267. Full Moon on 13th Day (RMA 115D) [lunar]

(1) [If on the 13th day the moon and sun are seen together: unreliable] speech; [there will be bad] ways in the [land]; the enemy [will plunder in the land]. (r 1) If the moon is surrounded by a black halo: the month holds rain; [clouds] will be gathered. (r 4) The moon will become visi[ble] in Adar (XII) on the 30th day. (r 5) The moon will become visible in Nisan (I) on the 30th day. (r 6) From Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 268. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 137) [lunar]

(1) If on the 14th day the moon and sun are seen together: reliable speech; the land will become happy; the gods will remember Akkad favorably; joy will be set up among the troops. (4) If the moon and sun are in opposition: the king of the land [will wid]en his understanding. (5) If the moon and sun are in balance: the land will become stable; reliable [speec]h will be placed in the mouth of people; [the king] of the land will make the throne last long. (r 1) If at the [moon's] appearance the south wind rises: downfall of the Westland. (r 3) If a cloudbank lies at the left of the sun and burns…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 269. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 146A) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon] and sun are in opposition: [the ki]ng of the land wi[ll wid]en his understanding. (3) [If] the moon and sun are in balance: the land will become stable; reliable speech will be placed in the mouth [of people; the king of the land] will make [the throne] last long. [......] ... [......]. (r 1) [......] ... [...] will give advice; the harvest of the land will prosper; the land will see plenty. (r 4) On the 20th day of Iyyar (II) let him kill a snake: he will reach the highest rank. (r 6) From Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 270. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 136T) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon and sun are] in opposition: [the king of the land] will widen [his understanding]. (3) [If the moon and sun are in ba]lance: [the land will become stable]; reliable [speec]h will be placed [in the mouth of people; the king of the land] will make [the thro]ne last long. (7) [If on the 14th day the moon and s]un are seen together: [reliable speech; the land] will become happy; [the gods] will remember [Akkad favorably]; there will be [joy among people]. (r 4) [......] land [......] will raise his [...]. (r 6) [From Nergal-e]ṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 271. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 154) [lunar]

(1) On the 1st day I wrote to the king as follows: On the 14th day the moon will be seen together with the sun. (Now), on the 14th day the moon and sun were seen together: reliable speech; the land will become happy; the gods will remember Akkad favorably; there will be joy among people; the cattle of Akkad will lie in the steppe undisturbed. (7) If the moon reaches the sun and follows it closely, and one horn meets the other: there will be truth in the land; the son will speak the truth with his father.— On the 14th day the moon is seen together with the sun. (r 4) If the moon and sun are in…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 272. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 149) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon and] sun are in opposition: [the king of the land] will widen his understanding. (3) [If the moon and] sun are in balance: the land will become stable; reli[able speech] will be placed in the mouth of people; [the king] will make [the thro]ne last long. (6) [......] ... [......] Elul (VI) [......] in intercalary Elul (VI) [......] let it be additional. (r 4) Let [...] write to [...]ra-ilu, and let him do [...] in intercalary Elul (VI). (r 6) [From] Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 273. Pleiades in Lunar Halo on Full Moon Day (RMA 144A) [planetary]

(1) If on the 14th day the moon and [sun are seen together]: reliable speech; the land will become happy; [the gods] will remember [Akkad] favorably [......]. (4) If the moon and sun are in oppos[ition]: the king of the land will wi[den his under]standing. (6) — On the 14th day [it is seen] with the sun. (r 1) [If the moon] on the 14th day [is surrounded] by a halo [...]: the land will dwell in quiet. (r 3) If the moon [is surrounded] by a halo, and the Pleiades [stand in it]: in this year [women] will [give birth] to male children; variant: the king's land will rebel against him; dimi[nution…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 274. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 146) [lunar]

(1) If on the 14th day the moon and sun are seen together: reliable speech; the land will become happy; the gods will remember Akkad favorably; there will be joy among people. (5) If the moon and sun are in balance: the land will become stable; reliable speech will be placed in the mouth of people; the king of the world will make the throne last long. (8) If the moon and sun are in opposition: the king of the land will widen his understanding. (r 1) [If] Mercury dis[appears] in the west: when it appears, it will rain; when it disappears, it will rain. (r 3) Mars carried radiance. The red plane…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 275. Full Moon on 15th Day [lunar]

(1) If on the 15th day the moon and sun are seen together: a strong enemy will raise his weapons against the land, and [he will tear] down my city gate. (5) — The 15th day (means) the Westland and [...]. (6) [If in] Iyyar (II) the Pleiades, [the Seven], the great [gods, rise] at [their] appropriate time: the great gods will gather and make a favorable [decision about the land]; sweet [winds] will blow. (r 4) From Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 276. Full Moon on 15th Day (RMA 157B) [lunar]

(1) [If on the 15th day] the moon and sun are seen [together]: a strong [enemy will raise] his weapons; the enemy will tear down [my city gate]. (6) [The 15th day] means the Westland. (r 1) [From] Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 277. Jupiter in Lunar Halo (RMA 092) [planetary]

(1) [If the moon] is surrounded by a halo, and Jupiter stands in it: the king of Akkad will be shut up. (4) From Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 278. Regulus in Lunar Halo (RMA 097) [planetary]

(1) If the moon is surrounded by a halo, and Regulus stands in it: in that year women will gi[ve birth] to male children. (r 1) From Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 279. Eclipse of the Moon (RMA 274Q) [eclipses]

(1) The night of the 13th day there was no observation; let the son of the king sleep. (3) The n[ight] of the 14th day there was no observation; let the son of the king sleep. (5) The ni[ght of] the 15th day there was no observation; let the son of the king sleep. (7) The night of the 16th day, a great observation: the moon made an [ecli]pse; this eclipse of the moon [......] and (Break) (r 8) [From] Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 280. Eclipse of the Sun (RMA 181A) [eclipses]

(1) If the sun rises and [its] radiance [is fallen]: weapon [......]. (3) If the sun rises and its left side [...] not [......]. (Break) (r 1) For the king, well-being; for [..., ...]. (r 2) [I have written] the (interpretation of the) eclipse, decision for [......], on a (separate) writing-boa[rd]. (r 4) From Nergal-[eṭir].

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 281. Sighting of Mercury (RMA 216C) [planetary]

(1) [M]ercury became visible. (3) If a planet becomes visible within a month: flood and rain. (5) [If a pl]anet is red brown: [plent]y for the people. (r 1) From Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 282. Venus Near Pleiades (RMA 243B) [planetary]

(1) If in month M[archesvan (VIII) ......] people [......]. (3) If a cl[oud] confronts the sun at its rising: plenty (for) all lands. (r 1) If at the beginning of the year the Pleiades stand on the left of Venus: the enemy, variant: a flood will disrupt the harvest. (r 4) From Nergal-eṭir.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 283. Regulus Near Moon (RMA 199) [planetary]

(1) A sign which is unfavorable for the king is favorable for the land; a sign which is favorable for the land is unfav[orable] for the king. (3) The king will say, "From what shall I see (that)?" (4) If Regulus comes close to the front of the moon and stands there: the days of the ruler will come to an end; a confusing word will be solved in the land; for the land, favorable. (6) If Regulus [comes close] to the top of the moon and stands there: the king will live for many days; the land will not pros[per] [...] bad. (8) ...... [......] ... (Break) (r.e. 1) From Nergal-eṭir.

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