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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8
SAA 08 399. Occultation of Virgo(?) (RMA 245) [planetary]
(1) If the Destruction star stands inside the moon: there will be an eclipse of Subartu. (3) If the Bow star comes close to the top of the moon and enters the moon: the days of the ruler will end. (5) The moon will ... for one year. (6) The king should know (this) and be circumspect; let him guard himself. On an unfavorable day the king must not go out into the street, until the term of the (ominous) sign has expired. (r 6) A sign from a star (is valid) for one month of days. (r 7) From Rašil the older, servant of the king.
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