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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 059. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 054) [lunar]

(1) The moon will complete the day in Shebat (XI). (r 1) From Nabû-ahhe-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-Assyrian

SAA 8

SAA 08 060. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 062) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon becomes visible in] Nisan (I) on the 30th day: [Su]bartu [will devour] the Ahlamû; a foreigner will rule the Westland. (4) We are Subartu. (5) If the moon becomes visible on the 30th day: there will be frost in the land. (7) "Frost" is "cold." (r 1) The moon will be seen with the sun in Tebet (X) on the 14[th] day. (r 3) The moon will complete the day in Shebat (XI); on the 14th day it will be seen with the sun. (r 5) [The moon] will reject the day [in] Adar (XII); [on the xth day] it will be seen with the sun. (r 7) [The moon] will complete the day in Nisan (I). (r 8) [From N…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 061. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 075) [lunar]

(1) If the moon becomes visible in Kislev (IX) on the 30th day: the king of the Westland will fall in battle. (r 1) From Nabû-ahhe-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 062. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 081G) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon] becomes visible [on the 30th day: there will be frost; varia]nt: rumor of the enemy. (3) [...] disease. (4) [...] its left [horn ......]. (Break) (r 1) [......] (r 2) [From Nabû-ahh]e-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 063. (no title) (RMA 057) [unclassifiable]

(1) [If the moon] becomes visible on the 28th [day]: good for Akkad, bad for E[lam]. (3) The moon st[ood there] on the 28th day. (4) This sign counterbalances the sign o[f the 12th day]. (r 1) When I wr[ote] to the king my lord, saying "the gods have opened the ears of the king [my lord]," (I meant) if something [happens] to [the king and] he worries, th[e gods ...] first send a message fr[om heaven] saying: ["Let him be on his guard", ......]. (e. 1) The king my lord [......].

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 064. Full Moon on 13th Day (RMA 084) [lunar]

(1) If the moon [is ...] in its course: [there will be] evil. (3) — It [will be seen] on the 13th day (with the sun). (4) 4 months after ea[ch other] (the moon) completed the day; it rose high in [...], on the 13th day [it was seen with the sun]. The king my lord need not [be afraid] of the bad omen. (8) If the moon at its appearance "pile[s up]" the sky: it will rain, variant: the floo[d will come]. (r 1) [— It became visible in a piled-up cl]oud. (r 2) If [the Anzu star ...] is bright: either [frost] or cold [...]. (r 5) The Anzu star [is Mars]. (r 6) "Frost" [is "cold"]. (r 7) If the strang…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 065. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 139) [lunar]

(1) If the moon and sun are in balance: reliable speech will be placed in the mouth of people; the king of the world will make the throne last long. (4) — It will be seen on the 14th day. The remainder of the words are (also) favorable for the king my lord; (when the moon) went into clouds we did not see it. (8) If the moon at its appearance glides through clouds: the flood will come. (r 1) "to glide" is "to go." (r 2) If the moon at its appearance "piles up" the sky: it will rain. (r 4) — It is seen in a piled-up cloud. (r 5) From Nabû-ahhe-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 066. Scorpius in Lunar Halo (RMA 141) [planetary]

(1) If the moon and sun are in balance: reliable speech will be placed in the mouth of people; the king [of the world] will make his throne la[st long]. (Break) (r 1) [If at the appearance of the moon] the sting [of Scorpius] surrounds it [like a halo]: the flood will [come]. (r 3) Thi[s night], a halo surr[ounded the moon, al]l of Scorp[ius stood] inside it. (r 5) If at the moon's appearance the south wind blows: in this month there will be regularly south wind. (r 7) From Nabû-ahhe-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 067. Full Moon on 15th Day (RMA 274H) [lunar]

(1) [The moon] will be seen on the 15th [day with] the sun; it will omit [an eclipse], it will not make it. (r 1) From [Nabû-ahhe]-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 068. Taurus in Lunar Halo (RMA 106) [planetary]

(1) If the moon is surrounded by a halo and the star (called) "Crown of Anu" stands in it: [the king] is well; there will be tru[th and justice] in the land. (4) — Taurus stands in the halo of the moon. For two days in a row it stood in the halo of the moon. (r 1) From Nabû-ahhe-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 069. Solar Halo (RMA 178) [solar]

(1) [If] the sun rises and go[es] forward: the king of the world will make his reign lo[ng]. (3) If in Adar (XII) the sun is surrounded by a halo in the morning: in this month the flood will come; variant: it will rain. (6) This is in a sign from Jupiter; the rest of the words are like its sign, and concern rain and flood.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 070. (no title) (RMA 229) [unclassifiable]

(1) [If ...] looks [at the foundation of the s]ky [...] the sky catches the ground [...], there wil[l be] rising of wind, variant: heat. (4) [Me]rcury [...] its position (5) [...] will be seen [...] (6) ["Heat"] (means) hot we[ather]. (7) [...] star [......]. (r 2) (Break) (r 3) [From Nabû-ahhe-erib]a.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 071. Jupiter in Lunar Halo (RMA 096) [planetary]

(1) The night of the 2nd day, Jupiter stood in the halo of the moon. (4) Let them perform a namburbi ritual; the halo was not a closed one. (r 1) From Nabû-ahhe-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 073. Mercury Sighted in Capricorn (RMA 238) [planetary]

(1) If the Yoke star is low and dark when it comes out: [the land] will go to ruin. (4) [The Yoke st]ar (means) Mercury; [it] is faint (and) [...] are scarce. (r 1) [If] the Fish star stands close to the Raven star: fish (and) birds will become abundant. (r 3) — Mercury becomes visible in Capricorn. (r 5) From Nabû-ahhe-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 074. (no title) (RMA 212) [unclassifiable]

(1) If the Goat star produces a mišhu: the gods will for[give] the land, [they will have] mercy on the land. (4) This night it produced a mišhu. (6) Mercury [and Venus are apart] from each other, they passed and went [on]. (r 1) From Nabû-ahhe-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 075. (no title) (RMA 236D) [unclassifiable]

(1) [...] left of the moon [......] the enemy will devour, variant: [......]. (3) [......] left of the moon [......]. (Break) (r 1) [...] Mars [.....] ... [......] ... [......]. (r 4) [From] Nabû-ahhe-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 076. (no title) (RMA 246A) [unclassifiable]

(1) If Siri[us is red ......] the land will [eat] carob. (3) Siri[us .....] carobs [......]. (5) Its light [......] at its becoming visible [......] sesame [......]. (r 1) If Anta[surra ...] a star which is in front [......] in that month [.....]. (r 4) — Mercury is se[en ......]. (r 6) From [Nabû-ahhe-eriba].

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 077. (no title) (RMA 246B) [unclassifiable]

(1) If the Swallow star [produces] a mišhu: attack of the troops [......]. (4) This night, [... came out] from [...] in its path in [......]. (r 1) [This] is bad for [...]. (r 2) The moon [...] in front of [...] (r 3) of the halo in [......] (r 4) it did not close [......] in it. (r 6) From [Nabû-ahhe-eriba].

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 078. Red Clouds (RMA 248) [weather]

(1) If a red cloud keeps being placed in the sky: (2) wind will arise. (r 1) From Nabû-ahhe-eriba.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 079. Fog (RMA 252D) [weather]

(1) If f[og occ]urs reg[ularly] in the land: the dynasty of the land will rule [the world]. (3) If a fog rolls and a wind rises: the gods will have mercy on the land. (5) [We kept] watch for the moon; on the 29th day, there were clouds, [we did not see the moon]. On the next day [...] it was 2 days old. (r 1) On the 5th and 6th day let [...] perform [the work] with each other. (r 4) From Nabû-ahhe-[eriba].

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 080. Mars in Cancer, Thunder in Ab (RMA 256B) [planetary, weather]

(1) [If] Adad th[unders in] Ab (V) [and the day] becomes cloudy, it [rains: the harvest] of the land will not prosper [...]. (4) If Adad [shouts] on a day without clouds: there will [be] famine [in the land]. (6) If light[ning] flashes on a day without clouds: Adad will devast[ate]. (8) "A day without clouds" (means) Ab (V). "Adad will [devasta]te", as it says, (means) [...]. "[Adad will de]vastate" portends hot wea[ther]. (r 1) If a storm rises from the south: fall of the Westl[and]. (r 3) [If M]ar[s stands] in Cancer: [...] will hold [...] ...... (r 5) From Bal[asî].

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 081. Mars Stationary in Leo (RMA 234A) [planetary]

(1) [If M]ars [...] in [...: ...] will become good, ... [...]. (3) [If M]ars en[ters Leo and stands (there)]: fall of cattle [will take place]. (5) The Bridle star portends an attack of [Subartu]. (6) The Bridle star is L[eo]. (7) — Mars stood in [Leo]. (r 1) [If Ma]rs [stands] in the east: attack of Subartu. (r 3) — Mars stands [in] Leo. (r 5) [From] Bal[asî].

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 082. Mars and Saturn in Lunar Halo on Full Moon Day (RMA 088) [planetary, lunar]

(1) [If the moon] becomes late at an inappropriate time and does not become visible: attack of a ruling city. (3) — It sets on the 15th day and is seen with the sun on the 16th day. (4) If Mars keeps going around a planet: barley will become expensive. (5) If the Raven star reaches the path of the sun: business will diminish; variant: there will be clamor. (7) These are words concerning Akkad. Mars remained four fingers distant from Saturn, it did not come close. It did not reach it. I have (nevertheless) copied (the relevant omen). What does it matter? Let the pertinent namburbi ritual be…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 083. New Moon on 1st Day, Mercury Visible (RMA 055) [planetary, lunar]

(1) The m[oon] will complete [the day] on the ev[ening] of the beginning of the year: it is favorable fo[r the king] my lord. (4) Concerning Mercury, about which the king my lord wrote to me: yesterday Issar-šumu-ereš had an argument with Nabû-ahhe-eriba in the palace. Later, at night, they went and all made observations; they saw (it) and were satisfied. (r 4) From B[a]lasî.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 084. Morning First of Jupiter in Gemini (RMA 188) [planetary]

(1) [If J]upiter [becomes visible] in Tammuz (IV): [the land will dwell] in quiet. (3) [If] Jupiter [rises] in the path [of the Enlil stars]: the king of Akkad will become strong and [have no rival]. (5) If Jupiter [passes] to the back [of Gemini]: in Elam [...] will be abandoned and plagu[e will devour]. (8) Jupiter [is visible behind Gemini]. Now, I wrote to the king my lord as soon as I observed [its sign]. (r 2) Later, once (Jupiter) has moved on and approached Cancer, I shall copy another report and let the king my lord hear (it).

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 085. Mars Stationary in Scorpius (RMA 068) [planetary]

(1) [If the moon in] Sivan (III) becomes visible on the 30th day: the Ahlamû will devour [the wealth] of the Westland. (3) [If the moon] becomes visible on the 30th day: frost; there will be rumor of the enemy. (5) [If at the moon's] appearance the north wind blows: that month the flood will come. (7) [If at the sun's] rising a cloudbank lies to its right: Adad will devastate. (r 1) Mars has departed, it goes forward; it will become stationary [in] Scorpius. [To]morrow I shall inform the king my lord. (r 6) [From] B[alas]î.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 086. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 008) [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 lo[ng] days. (5) [The moon] will comp[lete ......] ... the 30th day. (r 1) [If the moon becomes visible] on the 1st day: good for A[kkad], bad for Elam [and the Westland]. On the 14th day [it will be seen] with the sun. (r 5) From Balasî.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 087. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 274I) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon] becomes visible [on the 1st day: reliable speech]; the land will become happy. (3) [If the day rea]ches its normal length: [a reign] of lon[g days]. (5) — [The (normal) length] of the month (means) it will complete [the 30th day]. (r 1) [Concerning] the observation of the moon [......]. ... it will let [an eclipse] pass by, it will [not] make it. (r 5) [From Ba]lasî.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 088. Full Moon on 12th Day (RMA 119) [lunar]

(1) If the moon is seen at an inappropriate time: business will diminish. (3) — On the 12th day it was seen with the sun. (4) If the moon and sun are seen together not at the normal time: a strong enemy will oppress the land; the king of Akkad will bring about the downfall of his enemy. (8) — [On the 1]2th [day] it was seen with the sun. (r 1) [If the moon] is seen on the 12th day: bad for Akkad, it is [go]od for Elam and the Westland; (r 3) This is bad for Akkad. (r 4) From Balasî.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 089. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 138) [lunar]

(1) [If] on the 14th day the moon and sun are seen together: speech will become reliable; the land will become happy; the [god]s will remember Akkad favorably; [j]oy among the troops; the cattle of Akkad will lie [in the st]eppe undisturbed. (6) [If the moon and sun] are in opposition: [the king of the land] will widen his understanding. (8) [If the moon a]nd sun are in bala[nce]: reliable speech [will be placed] in the mouth [of people]; the king of the world will make the throne last [long]. (r 2) If one horn meets the other: the flood will come; variant: there will be rains. (r 4) (From) Ba…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 090. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 136Q) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon and sun are in opposition]: the king of the land will widen his understanding. (2) [— ......] ... (and) the moon are seen on the 14th day. (3) [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]; univ[ersal] peace. (Break) (r 1) [......] ... [......]. (r 3) [From Ba]lasî.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 091. Full Moon on 15th Day (RMA 140) [lunar]

(1) If the moon does not wait for the sun but sets: raging of lions and wolves. (3) — It is seen on the [15]th day with the sun. (4) If the moon is seen at an inappropriate time: dispersal of a ci[ty]. (6) — It is seen on the 15th day with the sun. Afterwards, in Tishri (VII), the [moon] will complete the day. (r 3) From Balasî.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 092. Full Moon on 15th Day (RMA 171) [lunar]

(1) [If the m]oon does not wait for the sun but sets: raging of lions and wolves. (3) — On the 15th day it is seen with the sun. (4) If the moon in Adar (XII) is not seen with the sun on the 14th day: [dest]ruction of Ur. (6) [The moon] will complete the day [in Ni]san (I). (r 1) From Balasî.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 093. Mercury in Lunar Halo (RMA 091) [planetary]

(1) If the moon is surrounded by a halo, and Šulpa'e [stands] in [it]: attack of the troops of the Westla[nd]; variant: there will be barley so that there will be no famine; variant: the king of Akkad will experience confinement. (5) If the moon is surrounded by a river: there will be a green crop in the land; variant: it will rain. (8) — A halo surrounded Erua. (r 1) If the star of Marduk produces a mišhu: the land will eat abundant bread. (r 3) — The star of Marduk, Mercury, is going beyond its (normal) position and ascends. (r 6) Afterwards, on the 14th day, (the moon) [was seen] with the s…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 094. (no title) (RMA 274O) [unclassifiable]

(Beginning destroyed) (2) [...]... As they were placed, the king [...] (3) [...] ... before the sun had [...] (4) [...] were alerted [...] (5) I wro[te to] the king my lord (6) [...] it will let the eclipse pass by [...] (Break) (r 1) From Balasî.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 095. Saturn Near Moon (RMA 176) [planetary]

(1) If the sun stays in the position of the moon: the king of the land will sit firmly on the throne. (3) [If] a sun disk stands above the moon (and) below the moon: the foundation of the throne will become stable; the king of the land will stay in his truth. (6) If the sun disk and the moon are in opposition: the king of the land will widen his understanding. (r 1) Tonight Saturn approached the moon. Saturn is the star of the sun, (and) the relevant interpretation is as follows: it is good for the king. The sun is the star of the king.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 096. Evening Last of Venus (RMA 208A) [planetary]

(1) [If Venus disappears in the west in Ab (V) from] the 1st to the 30th day: there will be [rains]; the harvest of the land will prosper. (3) [If Venus in Ab (V)] descends darkly to the horizon and sets: [fall of Elam and it]s troops in battle will take place. (5) [......] will make less [......] and [......] ... (8) [......] ... [......] ... (r 1) [......] days [......] she [...... its] interpre[tation is as fo]llows: (r 4) [If ...] comes close [to the moon] and stan[ds] there: [......] will be sated [...... the king of the land] will widen [(his) understanding ...]. (r 7) [...... tou]ched […

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 097. (no title) (RMA 277F) [unclassifiable]

(1) [......] star stands (2) [......] is placed together (3) [......] meet each other (4) [......] ... (5) [......] ... (6) [......] will be in the land (Break) (10) [......] ... [......] ... (r 1) [......] came near to Mars. (r 2) [This] is its interpretation: (r 3) [......] this ... [......] ... (r 5) [The sign which] came is our share (r 6) [...... which] we have let pass (r 7) [......] there is [......]. (r 8) I shall inform the king [......]. (r 9) [......] day (r 10) [......] I will inform. (r 11) [From Bal]asî.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 098. Fog (RMA 251) [weather]

(1) If a fog rolls in Shebat (XI): eclipse of the land of the Kassites. (3) If there is fog in the land: plenty for the people. (4) If fog lasts in the land: the land's dynasty will rule the world. (5) If a fog rolls on the day of the city god: (this) is not written down; this is a propitious fog, it is not considered bad. (7) This night a star stood [in] the head of Scorpius in front of the moon. The omen from it does not portend anything (bad), it will not be excerpted at all. (r 4) If the Obsidian star (and) Antares, which stand in the br[east] of Sc[orpius, s]tood in front of the moon, thi…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 099. Thunder at Month’s End (RMA 254) [weather]

(1) If [Adad thunders] on the day of disappearance of the moon: the irrigated field [...]. (3) If it ra[ins] on the day of disappearance of the moon: business will be stable; the irrigated fie[ld will prosper]. (5) (If) Adad th[unders] in the middle of the sun: there will be mercy in the land. (7) In the middle of the sun, as it says, (means) at sunrise, before the rising of the sun, Adad [uttered] his lament. (r 3) In the morning he said ... (r 4) From Balasî.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 100. Occultation of Jupiter (RMA 192) [planetary]

(1) If Jupiter stands inside the moon: in this year the king will die; variant: there will be an eclipse of the moon and sun; a great king will die. (4) If Jupiter enters the moon: there will be famine in the Westland; the king of Elam will fall in battle; in Subartu a noble will revolt against his lord. (r 1) If Jupiter enters the moon: business of the land will diminish. (r 3) If Jupiter comes out to the back of the moon: there will be hostility in the land.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 101. Mars in Cancer, not Stationary (RMA 235) [planetary]

(1) Mars has reac[hed] Cancer and entered it. I kept wat[ch]: it did not become stationary, it did not stop; it tou[ched] the lower part (of Cancer) and goes on. (4) (Its) going out (of Cancer) remains to be s[een]. When it will have gone out I shall [send] its interpretation to the king my lord. (6) Maybe someone will wr[ite] to the king my lord as follows: "If a strange star (i.e. Mars) comes close to Cancer: the ruler will [die]." If it had become stationary (and) stopped, that [would have been evil-boding]; this is bad for Akkad. (10) Maybe someone will w[rite] to the king my lord as…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 102. Mars Near Saturn, Full Moon on 16th Day (RMA 089) [planetary, lunar]

(1) Observation of the moon which [was seen] on the 16th day together [with the sun]. (2) The 16th day (refers to) Subartu ... [......]; but in truth, [it is] a bad omen for Akkad. (4) If the moon beco[mes late] at an inappropriate time [and is not seen: attack of a ruling city]. (5) If the moon [is not seen] in Adar (XII) either on the 14th or [on the 15th day ...] Ur [......]. (7) If on the 16th day the moon and sun [are seen together: the king will be shut up] in his palace for the length [of a month; the step of the enemy will be set towards his land; the ene]my will [march around]…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 103. Eclipse of the Moon (RMA 272A) [eclipses]

(1) If an eclipse outlasts the morning watch until it clears: the k[ing ...]. (2) [If] (the moon) makes an eclipse during the morning watch and completes the watch, and the north wi[nd blows: there will be] recovery from illness in Akkad. (4) If an eclipse begins in the east and the north wind blows: three years [...]. (5) [If] an eclipse begins in the east and goes to the west: eclipse of [...]. (6) If the moon makes an eclipse, and the north wind blows: the gods [will have mercy] on the land. (7) If the moon makes an eclipse and sets with unwashed feet: at[tack of ...]. (8) If the moon is…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 104. Eclipse of the Sun in the Morning (RMA 277R) [eclipses]

(1) On the 28th day, at 2 1/2 'double-hou[rs' of the day ......] (2) in the west [......] (3) it also cover[ed ......] (4) 2 fingers towards [.....] (5) it made [an eclipse], the east wind [......] (6) the north wind ble[w. This is its interpretation]: (7) If the day [becomes covered] with clouds on the north side: [famine for the king of Elam]. (8) If the day be[comes covered] with clouds on the south side: [famine for the king of Akkad]. (9) If the day is dark and r[ides] the north wind: [devouring by Nergal; herds will diminish]. (10) If [there is an eclip]se in Nisan (I) on the 28th day:…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 105. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 034) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon at its appearance] wears a crown: the harvest of the land will pro[sper; the land] will live [as if in pastures near the city]; the king [will reach] the highest rank. (3) [If the moon's] horns are pointed [at its appearance]: business will ...[...]; there will b[e ......] in the land. (5) [If the moon's] horns at its [appearance] are very pointed: the king of Akkad will weaken [the land wherever he turns]; wherever he turns [he will rule the land]. (7) — It is seen [on the 1st day]: good for Akkad, bad for Elam. (8) [...... "to be p]ointed" (means) to be adorned, said of…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 106. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 036) [lunar]

(1) If the day [reaches its normal length]: a reign of long [days]. (3) Normal length of a month (means) it comple[tes] the 30th day. (4) [If the moon's] horns at its appearance are very pointed: [the king of Akkad w]ill weaken [the land] wherever he turns; wherever he turns he will rule [the lan]d. (r 1) "To be pointed" means to be adorned, said of horns. (r 2) Tammuz (IV) means Subartu. (r 3) From Akkullanu.

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 107. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 087A) [lunar]

(1) [Observation] of the moon which was seen: its [posi]tion is stable; it was seen inside a black cloud. (3) [If] the moon becomes visible in Sivan (III) on the 30th day: the Ahlamû will devour the [wealt]h of the Westland; [according to] another [tabl]et: dispersal of all lands. (6) [If the moon's] horns [at its appearance] are very dark: [disbanding] of the fortified outposts, [retiring of the guards]; there will be [recon]ciliation [and peace in the land]. (r 1) [...] gi is "to be dark"; [gi] is "to be peaceful." — It [stan]ds in a stable position; variant: It was seen in a black cloud. (r…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 108. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 144B) [lunar]

(1) If the moon reaches the sun [and follows it closely], one horn [meets] the other: [there will be truth in the land, and] the son [will speak the truth] with his father. (4) If the moon and sun are in balance: [reliable speech] will be placed in the mouth of people; [the king of the land will make his throne last long]. (6) If the sun rises, and the moon [......] prosperity for years [......]. (8) — On the 14th day the moon [was seen] together with the sun. (9) If the horns of the moon at its appearance [are equal]: for the land, pea[ceful] dwelling. (r 1) The moon will complete the day,…

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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 109. Full Moon on 14th Day (RMA 138A) [lunar]

(1) If the moon and sun are in opposition: the king of the land will widen his understanding. (3) If the moon reaches the sun and follows it closely, one horn meets the other: there will be truth in the land, and the son will speak the truth with his father. (7) If at the moon's appearance one horn [meets] the other: the flood will co[me]. (r 1) — On the 14th day it was seen together with the sun. (r 2) If on the 14th day the moon and sun are s[een] together: reliable speech; the land will become happy; the gods will remember Akkad favorably; there will be joy among people: the king will becom…

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