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(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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(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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