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~670 BCE·

Neo-Assyrian

SAA 8

SAA 08 072. Moon in Pleiades [lunar]

(1) If the Pleiades come close to the front of the moon and stand there: the great gods will ... for the better understanding of the land. (4) Sin interceded for the king with the gods; the king is safe. (7) If the Field star comes close to the front of the moon and stan[ds] there: in that [year] ... [...], variant: [there will be] an attack of [the enemy]. (r 2) The Pleiades are (equivalent to) [Mars]; this night the moon approa[ched ...]. (r 5) From Nabû-ahhe-eriba.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Religion & Myth

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 113. Mercury Sighted in Scorpius (Kislev) (Nv.4) [planetary]

(1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: reliable speech; the land will become hap[py]. (3) If the day reaches its normal length: a reign of long days. (5) If the moon at its appearance we[ars] a crown: the king will reach the highest rank. (7) Mercury became visible in the east. (8) If Scorpius is black: therein will be reconciliation and peace in the land. (r 1) [If a planet] becomes visible within a month: rain and flood. (r 2) [If a] fog rolls [in Kislev (IX): severity of] cold spells. (r 4) [Cold spells (mean)] cold. (r 5) [If] there is continually fog [in the land: the dynasty of…

Astronomy & Mathematics·Religion & Myth

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 125. Mars Near Saturn (RMA 229B) [planetary]

(1) [If a strange star] comes close to a planet: [......] cattle of the land will perish. (3) [If a strange star] comes close to it: the cattle of the land will perish; [......] will prosper. (Break) (r 1) [......] ... [...] Saturn; i.e. [Mar]s comes close to Saturn. (r 4) [From] Bulluṭu.

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 133. New Moon on 1st Day (Choix 21) [lunar]

(1) We kept watch on the 30th day; we saw the moon. May Nabû and Marduk bless the king my lord. (r 1) From Nabû'a of Assur.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Religion & Myth

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 162. Auspicious Days in Iyyar (LAS 332) [calendrical]

(1) The 10th day: at court, favorable. (2) The 12th day: in the street, favorable. (3) The 15th day: perfect seed. (4) The 16th day: joy of heart. (5) The 18th day: convert the cleaned (barley). (6) The 20th day: let him kill a snake: he will reach the first rank. (7) The 22nd day: at court, favorable; (good for) undertaking of an enterprise. (8) The 24th day: joy of heart. (r 1) The 26th day: (good) news. (r 2) The 27th day: completely favorable. (r 3) The 28th day: let him kill a snake. (r 4) The 30th day: a good omen. (r 5) From Adad-šumu-uṣur.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Religion & Myth

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 163. Ritual before Venus and Sirius (RMA 256) [planetary]

(1) As to the ritual about which the king my lord spoke, we shall perform it this night of the 22nd day before Venus and Sirius, (and) the chanters will also perform (their ritual). (r 1) If Adad thunders in the middle of Taurus: the king will conquer a country not belonging to him.

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 171. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 081B) [lunar]

(1) [If the moon is seen in Elul (VI) on the 30th day: dispersal] of Su[bartu]. (3) [If the moon] is seen on the 30th [day]: [there will b]e frost; variant: rumor of the enemy. (5) From Bamaya.

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 194. Full Moon on 13th Day (RMA 123A) [lunar]

(1) [If on the 1]3th day the moon [and sun] are seen together: (unreliable speech; there will be bad ways in the land); [the step of the enemy will be in the land]; the enemy will [plunder] in the land. (Rest destroyed)

Religion & Myth·Astronomy & Mathematics

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 231. Hemerology (ABL 1405) [calendrical]

(Beginning destroyed) (1) [whatever he sa]ys, is en[tirely] favorable. (3) You convict two doves, male and female, before Šamaš, (saying): (5) "Šamaš, you are the judge o[f heaven] and earth. [Uncl]ench for me the [power]ful fist of god, [king, magnate or prince]!" (Break) (r 1) [He will obtain] hi[s] desire like a god. Let him enter an inn: he will prolong (his) life. (r 3) He may eat emmer bread, he may drink emmer beer; (r 4) He may eat beef, mutton and fowl; he may not eat garlic, leek or fish; afterwards, he should embrace happiness. (r 7) He may not approach a woman; he should sleep in a…

SAA 08 072. Moon in Pleiades [lunar]

SAA 08 113. Mercury Sighted in Scorpius (Kislev) (Nv.4) [planetary]

SAA 08 125. Mars Near Saturn (RMA 229B) [planetary]

SAA 08 133. New Moon on 1st Day (Choix 21) [lunar]

SAA 08 162. Auspicious Days in Iyyar (LAS 332) [calendrical]

SAA 08 163. Ritual before Venus and Sirius (RMA 256) [planetary]

SAA 08 171. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 081B) [lunar]

SAA 08 194. Full Moon on 13th Day (RMA 123A) [lunar]

SAA 08 231. Hemerology (ABL 1405) [calendrical]

SAA 08 286. (no title) (RMA 277S) [unclassifiable]

SAA 08 383. Mars and Saturn in Lunar Halo (RMA 107) [planetary]

SAA 08 433. Fog in Tebet (Cat. Suppl. pl.4) [weather]

SAA 08 451. Morning Last of Venus; Orion in Lunar Halo (RMA 203) [planetary]

SAA 08 483. Two Stars in Lunar Halo (Nv.3) [planetary]

SAA 08 540. (no title) (RMA 211E) [unclassifiable]

SAA 08 553. (no title) (RMA 262A) [unclassifiable]

SAA 09 004. Fragment of a Collection of Encouragement Oracles

SAA 10 003. Burying the Substitute King (ABL 1376) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 020. Arranging a Festival (LAS 343) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 021. Report on Temples in Assur (ABL 1378) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 027. Gems for a Statue (ABL 1375) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 062. Quoting the Astronomical Handbook Mul Apin (CT 53 115+) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 066. (no title) (ABL 0694) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 073. Šamaš-šumu-ukin to Visit Nineveh (ABL 1383) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 075. The Moon Makes an Eclipse (ABL 0407) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 085. Timing a Trip (ABL 1390) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 108. Leftovers (CT 53 159) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 110. New Moon on 1st Day; Appointment of Adad-šumu-uṣur (ABL 1373) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 112. Predicting the Fall of Mannea; Intrigues Against the King (CT 54 022) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 121. New Moon on 1st Day (CT 54 523) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 133. No Eclipse of the Moon (ABL 0909) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 140. No Crescent Seen (HAV 256f) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 178. Petition (ABL 1259) [from diviners]

SAA 10 185. The Promotion of Assurbanipal (CT 53 031) [from exorcists]

SAA 10 187. Half my Kingdom to the Man Who Cures my Child (CT 53 069) [from exorcists]

SAA 10 190. Going to Assur with the Crown Prince (ABL 0365) [from exorcists]

SAA 10 223. Medical Report (CT 53 130) [from exorcists]

SAA 10 230. Medical Report (CT 53 191) [from exorcists]

SAA 10 248. (no title) (CT 53 951) [from exorcists]

SAA 10 286. I do not Conceal Anything from the King (ABL 1166) [from exorcists]

SAA 10 288. (no title) (CT 53 962) [from exorcists]

SAA 10 299. Medical Report (CT 53 955) [from exorcists]

SAA 13 073. Complaint of Sickness (ABL 0203)

SAA 13 002. Gutters for the Temple of Aššur (CT 53 520)

SAA 13 003. Do Your Work (ABL 0607)

SAA 13 004. There will be an Intercalary Adar (ABL 0401)

SAA 13 006. Enlil will Go Out in Ayyar (ABL 1172)

SAA 13 007. Golden Waters and Flood Monsters (ABL 0580)

SAA 13 008. No Deliveries from Talmusu on the 5th of Kanunu (ABL 1023)

SAA 13 009. No Deliveries from Talmusu on the 5th of the Month (ABL 1171)