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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 340. Evening First of Mercury (RMA 220) [planetary]

(1) If a planet rises in Elul (VI): rising of business, thriving of grain. (4) May the lord of kings be everlasting! (r 1) From Ašaredu the younger.

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~670 BCE

·Neo-Assyrian

SAA 8

SAA 08 341. Morning First of Mars in Gemini (RMA 231) [planetary]

(1) [If] in Tammuz (IV) Mars becomes visible: the cemetery of warriors will enlarge. (3) [If] a planet stands in the north: there will be deaths; attack of the king of Akkad against the enemy land. (5) If a strange star (= Mars) comes close to Gemini: the king will die, and there will be hostility. (7) If Mars [......]. (r 1) If Mars [......]: in that year the king of Ela[m ...]. (r 3) May the lord of kings be everlasting! (r 4) From Ašaredu the younger.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 342. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 022B) [lunar]

(1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: reliable speech; the land will become happy. (3) [If the day reaches its normal] length: [a reign of] long [days]. (5) [......] were seen [...]. (6) When [......] are seen, [the scribal art] is not heard about in the market places. [Let me come] up and speak [unambiguously] to the lord of kings. (r 3) [May the king of all lands be] everlasting! (r 4) From Ašaredu.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 343. New Moon on 1st Day, Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 048) [lunar]

(1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day of Kislev (IX) ...: the king of Akkad will weaken the land wherever he goes, variant: the king of Akkad will rule the land wherever he turns. (5) On the 14th day (the moon) was seen together with the sun: disbanding of the fortified outposts, retiring of the guards; [there will be] reconciliation and peace in the land. (r 1) The king [will ...] the remainder of the good things. Quickly the king will hear a report of well-being to be glad about. (r 4) From Ašaredu.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 344. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 064A) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon] becomes visible in Iyyar (II) on the 30th day: the Ahlamû will devour [the wealth of the] Westland. (3) [...] ... and destruction. (4) [......] will be [in] the Westland [...] ...... (Break) (r 1) [......] will be long. (r 2) [...... the moon] will be seen with the sun [...] it will let [the eclipse] pass by. (r 4) [From Aša]redu.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 345. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 081F) [lunar]

(1) [...... the moon] is seen with the sun [......] Subartu [......]. Subartu. (4) [The moon will re]ject [the day]. (5) [If the moon] becomes visible [in Iyyar (II)] on the 30th [day: the Ahlamû] will devour [the wealth of the] Westland. (r 3) [From Ašare]du.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 346. Invisibility of the Moon (RMA 249) [lunar]

(1) [If the day of disapp]earance of the moon is at an inappropriate time: the ruin of the Gutians will take place. (3) That means the moon disappears on the 27th day. (4) If the day of disappearance of the moon in the third month [...]. there will be an eclipse, and the gods [......]. (6) 3 days [it stayed] inside the sky. (7) If the moon in Elul (VI) [becomes visible] on the 30th day: dispersal of the land [Subartu]. (9) On this 30th day [the moon became visible]. The lord of kings will say: "Is [the sign] not affected?" The moon disappeared on the 27th; the 28th and the 29th it stayed…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 347. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 136D) [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 among the troops; [the king will become happy]; the cattle of Akkad will lie [in the steppe undisturbed]. (7) [......] ... (r 1) [If the moon reaches the sun] and follows it closely, and [one horn] meets [the other]: there will be truth in the land, and [the son] will speak the truth [with] his father. (r 4) — [Moon] and sun saw each other. (r 5) May the [king of al]l lands be everlasting! (r 6) [From Aša]redu the younger.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 348. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 133) [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 among the troops; the king will become happy; the cattle of Akkad will lie in the steppe undisturbed. (r 1) 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; the king will make his thro[ne last l]ong. (r 5) — On the 14th day their light [was seen together]. (r 6) May the king of all [lands be everlasting]! (r 7) From A[šaredu].

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 349. Venus Sighted in Sivan (RMA 207A) [planetary]

(Beginning destroyed) (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. (r 2) [If Venus becomes visible] in the path of the Enl[il stars: the king of Akkad will get no] rival; [...] ... [......]. (Rest destroyed)

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 350. Conjunction of Saturn and the Moon (RMA 216B) [planetary, lunar]

(1) If a planet [stands at the left horn of the moon]: the king [will exercise] world dominion. (3) If the sun in ... [......]. (Break) (r 1) [...] Orion [...] Saturn [...]. (r 3) Signs of [...] come regul[arly] to the king [my] lord. (r 6) From Ašaredu.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 351. Occultation of Pleiades (RMA 242) [planetary]

(1) If the Pleiades [enter the moon]: the land will perish all together; a month will pass, the enemy [...] Elam. (4) If the Pleiades enter the moon [and] come out towards the north: Akkad will become happy; the king of Akkad will become strong and will have no rival. (8) — The north wind blows. (9) Since the moon entered the Pleiades, the north wind is blowing. The morning watch (means) Elam; this is bad for the enemy. (r 4) If the Pleiades are elongated: the field will produce a yield. (r 6) — At the conjunction of the moon [(the Pleiades) go in front]. (r 7) May the lord of kings be eve[rla…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 352. (no title) (RMA 252A) [unclassifiable]

(1) If a fog ro[lls] in in Adar (XII): the land will g[o] to ruin. (3) If the sun changes its path and [goes along] another one: the king will abandon his land [and c]amp outside. (6) Additional days in [...] are many, the sun [......] does not stand [......]. (r 1) Let the lord of kings dwell [...] two days in a city which [the king lik]es, and [...] he should [...] in the steppe. (r 5) May the lord of kings be everla[sting]! (r 6) From Ašaredu [the younger].

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 353. Fog in Adar (RMA 252B) [weather]

(1) If there is a fog in the land: plenty (for) the people. (2) If there is continually fog in the land: the dynasty of the land will rule the world. (4) If fog is made continuous in the land: business will become abundant. (6) If a fog ro[lls] on a cloudy day: falling of Elam. (r 1) If a fog rolls in Adar (XII): the land will go to ruin. ...... a fog in the beginning ... in Adar (XII) ... [...] fog [......] will not enter. (r 8) From Ašaredu.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 354. Thunder at Month’s End (RMA 253) [weather]

(1) If on the day of disappearance of the moon Adad thunders: the harvest will prosper, business will be steady. (3) If it rains on the day of disappearance of the moon: the harvest will be brought in, and business will be steady. (5) May the lord of kings be everlasting! (r 1) From Ašaredu.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 355. (no title) (RMA 116A) [unclassifiable]

(1) ...... [...] son of Humbê (and) Marda..., the eunuch [...] of the king ... [...] instead [...] (Break) (r 1) devastation [......] (r 2) halo, the star [...] (r 3) and Anuni[tu ...] (r 4) another halo in [...] (r 5) ...... [...]. (r 6) From Ašaredu.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 356. Morning First of Jupiter in Sagittarius (RMA 190A) [planetary]

(1) [If in Marchesvan (VIII)] Jupiter becomes visible: [one king] will send hateful messages to another. (3) [If Jupiter] becomes visible in the mišhu of Sagittarius: there will be [kil]lings. (r 1) [From] Aplaya of Borsippa.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 357. Venus Sighted in Pisces (RMA 211) [planetary]

(1) [If Ve]nus becomes visible in Shebat (XI): [the harvest] of the land will prosper. (3) If the Worm star is very massive: there will be mercy and peace in the land. (5) — Venus stands inside of Anunitu. (6) If Venus becomes visible inside the Field star: there will be rains from the sky and floods from the springs; the harvest of the Westland will prosper; abandoned pastures will be resettled. (r 3) If Venus kee[ps] a stable position: the days of the ruler will be long; there will be truth in the land. (r 6) From Aplaya of Borsippa.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 358. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 079A) [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) [From] Aplaya of Borsippa.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 359. (no title) (RMA 086A) [unclassifiable]

(1) [If the moon] does not become visible, [but 2 di]sks become visible: there will be hostility in all lands. (4) [...] on the 1st day (5) [the moon] and sun (6) [...]...[...]. (r 1) [From] Aplaya.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 360. Full Moon on 13th Day (RMA 120) [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) From Aplaya.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 361. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 132) [lunar]

(1) If on the 14th day the moon and sun are seen together: reliable speech; the land will become happy; there will be joy among the people; the gods will remember Akkad favorably. (r 2) If the moon and sun are in opposition: the king of the land will widen his understanding. (r 4) From Aplaya.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 362. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 046) [lunar]

(1) If the moon's horns at its appearance are very pointed: the king will strike down the land of his enemy. (4) If on the 14th day the moon and sun are seen together: the speech of the land will become reliable; the land will become happy; the gods will remember Akkad favorably; there will be joy among the people. (r 4) From Aplaya.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 363. Regulus Near Moon (RMA 197) [planetary]

(1) If Regulus comes close to the front of the moon and stands there: the king will live for many days, but the land will not prosper. (4) From Aplaya.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 364. Mars and Taurus in Lunar Halo (RMA 104) [planetary]

(1) [If ...] becomes visible [...]: rain and flood will last long. (3) [If Ma]rs stands in it: wild animals [...; da]tes will not prosper, variant: the Westland will diminish. (6) [If the moon in month Sili]liti rides in a chariot: [the dominion of the king of Akkad] will prosper, and he will conquer [his enemies]. (r 1) — [The Old Man star] stands in the halo of the moon [in Sh]ebat (XI). (r 2) [If the moon is surrounded by a halo, and] the star of Anu, the crown, [stands] in it: [the king is well]; there will be [trut]h and justice in his land. (r 4) [From Apl]aya.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 365. Thunder at Month’s End (RMA 253A) [weather]

(1) [If] Adad thund[ers] on the day of disappearance of the moon: the irrigated field will prosper; business will become stable. (3) If it rains on the day of disappearance of the moon: the harvest will be brought in, and business will become stable. (r 1) From Aplaya.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 366. Earthquake (RMA 265) [weather]

(1) If the earth quakes in Nisan (I): the king's land will defect from him. (3) If the earth quakes at night: worry for the land; abandonment of the land. (5) From Aplaya.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 367. (no title) (RMA 277M) [unclassifiable]

(1) [Venus became visible] in the west in the path of [...] (Break) (r 1) [If Venus] becomes visible [......]: there will be no [......]. (r 3) [......] west (r 4) [......] good for Akkad. (r 5) [From Aplay]a of Borsippa.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 368. (no title) (RMA 277O) [unclassifiable]

(Beginning destroyed) (1) [......] city [......] hit [......] will dwell [......] will get. (5) From Ap[la]ya.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 369. Morning First of Jupiter in Sagittarius (RMA 190) [planetary]

(1) If Jupiter becomes visible in Marchesvan (VIII): one king will send hostile messages to another. (3) If Jupiter stands in the mišhu of Sagittarius: there will be killings in the land. (5) If the same star comes close to Indubanna: business will diminish. (r 1) Indubanna is the mišhu of Sagittarius. (r 3) From Nabû-šuma-iškun.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 370. Jupiter and Scorpius in Lunar Halo (RMA 095) [planetary]

(1) If the moon is surrounded by a halo, and Jupiter stands in it: the king will be shut up. (But) its halo was not closed; (so) it does not portend evil. (5) If the Frond star stands with [...]: for [...] a sign, an equivalent of a sign portending good will be there in the sky. (r 3) If Šarur and Šargaz of the sting of Scorpius keep gaining radiance: the weapons of Akkad are raised. (r 8) From Nabû-šuma-iškun.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 371. Mercury Sighted in Scorpius (RMA 151) [planetary]

(1) If the moon and sun are in opposition: the king of the land will widen his understanding. — On the 14th day each month one god will be seen with the other. (4) In Tishri (VII), Marchesvan (VIII), and Kislev (IX), three months in a row, (the moon and sun) were seen for good fortune and length of days of the king my lord. (7) If the moon's horns at its appearance are very dark: disbanding of the fortified outposts, retiring of the guards; there will be reconciliation and peace in the land. — On the 14th day one god is seen with the other. (11) If the moon is seen on the 14th day: good for…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 372. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 017) [lunar]

(1) If the moon at its appearance wears a crown: the king will reach the highest rank. — It becomes visible on the 1st day. (4) If the day reaches its normal length: a reign of long days. — The 30th day will complete the measure of the month. (r 1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: good for Akkad, bad for Elam and the Westland. (r 4) Ab (V) means Akkad. It is good for the king my lord. (r 6) From Nabû-šuma-iškun.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 373. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 041) [lunar]

(1) If the moon at its appearance wears a crown: constantly the harvest of the land will prosper; the land will dwell as if in pastures near the city; the king will reach the highest rank. (5) 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. — The moon will complete the 30th day. (r 3) If the day reaches its normal length: a reign of long days. (r 5) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: good for Akkad, bad for Elam and the Westland. (r 8) From Nabû-šuma-iškun.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 374. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 136N) [lunar]

(1) If on the 14th day the moon and sun are seen [tog]ether: reliable speech; the land will become happy; the gods will remember A[kkad] favorably; there will be joy among the people; the king will become [happy]. (5) If the moon rea[ches] the sun [and follows it closely], and one horn m[eets] the other: [the son will speak truth with his] father [......]. (r 1) If the moon and sun [are in balance]: re[liable] speech will be placed in the mouth of people; the king [of the land will make the throne] last [long]. (r 4) If the moon and [sun are in opposition]: the king of the land [will widen his…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 375. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 081C) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon in Sivan (III)] becomes visible on the 30th day: the Ahlamû will devour [the wealth] of the Westland. (4) [From Nabû]-šuma-iškun.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 376. Mars in Lunar Halo (RMA 223A) [planetary]

(1) If the moon is surrounded by a halo, and Mars [stands] in it: fall of cattle and of animals of [the steppe]; the cultivated field will not prosper; ... will diminish. (4) If a star stands in the halo of the moon: the king and [his] troops will be shut up. Mars is the star [...]. (6) If the moon is surrounded by a halo, and the Pleiades stand in it: in Iyyar (II) pregnant women will give birth to male children; the king of the world's land will defect from him and ... [...]. (9) The Pleiades (are equivalent to) Mars [...] of Mars [......] the Pleiades [......]. (r 2) If the moon is…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 377. Antares in Lunar Halo (RMA 215) [planetary]

(1) Mercury did not [...]; the moon did not [rea]ch the sun, it set before the sun. Antares, which stood at the right horn of the moon, did not come close to the [mo]on; it will not affect (it) at all. (7) If Scorpius stands in the halo of the moon, it is (a sign) for rain and flood. The king has seen its sign; Adad will devastate. (r 3) In Iyyar (II) on the 15th day let him pray to Ea in supplication; let him release a prisoner; his possessions will become (an object) of praise. (r 6) From Nabû-šuma-iškun.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 378. Virgo in Lunar Halo (RMA 230) [planetary]

(1) If the Bow star stands in the halo of the moon: men will rage, and there will be robbery in the land. (4) It does not portend evil; a halo (in the area) of Virgo portends rain and flood in winter. (r 2) On the 13th of Nisan (I) let him place his food offerings before Sin and Šamaš; Sin and Šamaš will speak to him. (r 5) From Nabû-šuma-iškun.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 379. Hemerology (RMA 277AD) [calendrical]

(1) [... in] Sivan (III) on the 15th day let him libate [... at] sunrise, let him pray [...]. (4) [The king] must not go out [...] (5) [...] and staying overnight [......] (r 1) [......] Šamaš (r 2) Šamaš [will ...] the king the area [......]. (r 4) [From] Nabû-šuma-iškun.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 380. Mars Reaches Cancer, not Retrograde (RMA 244A) [planetary]

(1) [If] the kurkurru of the Old Man star shines: [a servant] will make a rebellion [against] the house of his lord. — [Venu]s stands with the foot of the Old Man star. (4) Mars reached Cancer; [the king sh]ould know and be circumspect until it goes out. (r 4) [From] Rašil the older, servant of the king.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 381. Mercury in Sagittarius (RMA 227) [planetary]

(1) [If] the stars of [Ant]asurra [...] ...: [...] will come to the land. Antasurra is the mišhu of Sagittarius. — M[erc]ury stands inside Sagittarius. (8) [...] a reign of long days and well-being of the king of the world. (r 1) Mercury [became visible] in the east; its period will not pass; its [...] is made manifest. (r 4) Let [the king] my lord be happy. (It means) [well-being] for the king, the son of the king, [and] his wives. (r 7) [From Raš]il the older, servant of the king.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 382. Eclipse of the Moon in Kislev (RMA 085) [eclipses]

(1) If the moon disappears: evil will be established for the land. (2) If the moon is carried off at an inappropriate time: there will be an eclipse. — The moon disappeared on the 24th day. (5) If the sun on the day of the moon's disappearance is surrounded by a halo: there will be an eclipse of Elam. (7) In Kislev (IX) there will be a watch for an eclipse. The halo which surrounded the sun, and the moon which disappeared, appeared for the sake of the eclipse watch of Kislev. The king should know it; let the king my lord be happy. (8) From Rašil the older, servant of the king.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 384. Eclipse of the Sun (RMA 269) [eclipses]

(1) [If the day] on the west [side] becomes covered with clouds: it shows famine for the king of the West. (3) [If an eclipse] is red [on the west side] and rides the south wind: locusts will attack. (4) [If] the sun is eclipsed in Iyyar (II) on the 28th day: the days of the king will be long; the land will enjoy abundant business. (6) If the sun becomes eclipsed in Iyyar (II): the land will eat plentiful food; the days of the king will be long. (7) If the sun at its rising is like a crescent and wears a crown like the moon: the king will capture his enemy's land; evil will leave the land,…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 385. Fog in Shebat (RMA 250A) [weather]

(1) [If] a fog rolls [in Sh]ebat (XI): eclipse of the Kassites. (3) A rolling fog ... portends the peak flood which brings abundance. (r 1) A black fog portends rain. (r 3) [From] Rašil the older, servant of the king.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 386. Saturn Retrograding from Scorpius to Libra (RMA 247A) [planetary]

(1) [Saturn] stands in Libra [in front of Scorp]ius; it will move [from] Libra [into] Scorpius; that is bad [...], (and hence) I am wrinting [to the king] my lord. (7) [The xth day is] an evil day, [...] and catastrophe. (9) [The king my lord] must not go out [of the do]or; let him guard himself [against uprising] and rebellion, [until it] comes out from Sc[orpius]. (r 1) [If] it suits [the king], I will [... send its] interpretation to the king, I will write [...] and [......]. (r 5) May [Bel and Nabû] bless the king my lord. [May the king my lord keep] me alive! (r 7) [...] on my table…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 387. Mars Stationary in Scorpius (RMA 033) [weather]

(1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: reliable speech; the land will become happy. (3) Mars, which stan[ds] inside Scorpius, is about to move out; until the 25th of [Tammuz (IV)] it will move out of Scorpius; and its radiance is fallen. Let the king my lord be happy; the king should be very glad, (but) until (Mars) goes out, let the king guard himself. (r 7) From Rašil the older, servant of the king.

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 388. Predicting an Eclipse of the Moon (RMA 273) [eclipses]

(1) On the 14th day the moon will make an eclipse. It (predicts) evil for Elam and the Westland, good for the king my lord. Let the king my lord be happy. (7) (Already) when Venus became visible, I said to the king my lord: "An eclipse will take place." (r 4) From Rašil the older, servant of [the king].

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 389. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 026) [lunar]

(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 harvest of the land will prosper; [the king wi]ll reach the highest rank. (6) If the moon's horns both equal each other: quiet dwelling for the land. (r 1) If the moon's (horns) at its appearance are very pointed: the king will rule the land wherever he goes, variant: he will knock down wherever he wants to subdue. (r 5) From Rašil the older, servant of the king.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 390. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 066) [lunar]

(1) If the moon becomes visible in Sivan (III) on the 30th day: the Ahlam[û will devour] the wealth of the Westland. (3) If the moon becomes visible on the 30th day: there will be frost, variant: rumor [of an enemy] in the land. (6) If the moon at its appearance stands low and becomes visible: [the enemy] will plunder in the land. (r 2) [If the moon at its app]earance stands low and becomes visible: a present from a distant land will come [to] the king of the world, variant: a messenger will come. (r 6) [From] Rašil the older, servant of the king.

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