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1401–1450 of 1931
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(1) If in Kislev (IX) [Scorpius'] breast is bright, [its tail is dark], its horns are opposing each other: rain and flood [will be early] for the la[nd; locusts] will attack and devour the land; fall of cattle [and shepherds' huts]; weapons will be raised and [the enemy land will ...], variant: will be conquered [......]. (8) Mercury and [......]. (r 1) If the moon is surrounded by a halo, and [......]: loss of cattle [......]. (r 3) If ditto and a star stands in it: [the king and the troops] will be shut up [...]. (r 5) If ditto, and Cancer [stands in it]: the king of Akkad [will extend] the…
