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(1) If Jupiter passes to the right of Venus: a strong one will conquer the land of the Guti in battle. (4) If Jupiter ... to the right of Venus [and] stands there: for three years ... [......]. (Break) (r 1) From Ṭab-ṣilli-[Marduk], son of Bel-upahhir.
Religion & MythAstronomy & Mathematics
(1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: reliable speech; the land will become happy. (2) If the moon at its appearance [wears a] cr[own: regular]ly the harvest of the land will prosp[er; the land will live as if in pastures near the city]; the king [will reach] the highest r[ank]. (5) From Ahhešâ of [Uruk].