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(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) [If] the moon's horns at its appearance are [sh]ort and not [bl]unt: there will be a good word in the land. (r 2) From Nergal-eṭir.
Religion & MythAstronomy & Mathematics
(1) [If on the 13th day] the moon and sun are seen together: [un]reliable speech; the way of the land will not be straight; there will be footsteps of the enemy; the enemy will take away (booty) in the land. (4) [If in Elu]l (VI) the north wind blows continually: prosperity will come equally for rikibtu trees; the Igigi gods are reconciled with the land; the land will see plenty. (7) "rikibtu trees" (means) all kinds of garden fruits. (8) This year dates and wine will prosper. (r 1) In Tishri (VII) the moon will become visible on the 30th day. (r 2) From this day until Elul (VI) of next year…