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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 399. Occultation of Virgo(?) (RMA 245) [planetary]

(1) If the Destruction star stands inside the moon: there will be an eclipse of Subartu. (3) If the Bow star comes close to the top of the moon and enters the moon: the days of the ruler will end. (5) The moon will ... for one year. (6) The king should know (this) and be circumspect; let him guard himself. On an unfavorable day the king must not go out into the street, until the term of the (ominous) sign has expired. (r 6) A sign from a star (is valid) for one month of days. (r 7) From Rašil the older, servant of the king.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 447. The Moon Will not Make an Eclipse (RMA 052) [eclipses]

(1) [In Iy]yar (II) (the moon) will complete the day; [on the 14th] day the moon and sun will be seen together. The 13th [day], the night of the 14th day, is the [da]y of the watch (to be held), and there will be no eclipse. (r 1) I guarantee it seven times, an eclipse will not take place. I have written a definitive word to the king. (r 5) From Ṭab-ṣilli-Marduk, nephew of Bel-naṣir.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 454. Mercury Sighted in Pleiades (RMA 218) [planetary]

(1) If a planet becomes visible in Iyyar (II): the flood will come and irrigate the fields. (3) If the star of Marduk reaches the Pleiades: Adad will devastate. (r 1) On the 14th day the moon and sun will not be seen together, on the 15th day one god will be seen with the other: the king of Subartu will have no rival. I have heard (that) [from the mou]th of my father. (r 7) [From] Bel-ahhe-eriba.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 469. Eclipse of the Moon, Occultation of Jupiter (RMA 235A) [eclipses]

(1) Mars [stood] 7 months in Gemini (2) [...] went [......] (Break) (8) [......] will pass it [...]; let the king [do] as he deems best. (10) [Already] three times I have writ[ten] to the king: "[It is ...] to say these words [...]." [I am] your servant who keeps in mind your good deeds and loves [you]. My heart burns [me] because of you. (r 1) [The sign is ...] and [has no] cancella[tion]; its evil will [no]t be cut off. (When) formerly the earth quak[ed], the enemy did not come and the land did not [...] (because) the sign [was nullified] by cancellation. (r 6) The eclipse of the moon which…

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 502. Planetary Omens, Prediction of Eclipses (RMA 272) [eclipses]

(1) If in Marchesvan (VIII) Adad thunders, the day [becomes cloudy, it rains], a rainbow stretches, lightning [flashes: a famous important person will fall]. (3) The lord of kings must not say as follows: "[When a sign] came, [why] did you not write?" — (5) [I wrote a report], but when I gave it to the eunuchs, they did not [...] me. (6) "A famous important person," as it says, [does] not [apply to them; it] ... against someone else. (7) If (the stars) Šarur and Šargaz of the sting of Scorpius gain radiance: the weapons of Akkad will attack. The sting of Scorpius is the great lord Pabilsag.…

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 536. Last Visibility of Venus in Pleiades (RMA 205A) [planetary]

(1) [If Venus] se[ts] in Nisan (I): the harvest of the land will happen, variant: will pr[osper]. (3) If the Frond star reaches the Pleiades: [Adad will devastate. —] Venus [stands] in the Pleiades. (5) If Venus [is risen] in winter in the [East], at harvest time [in the We]st: (Break) (r 1) [...] ... [......] ... of the king my lord [......] before me, [......] when I swore an oath [......] is good so I did not write to the king my lord. (r 6) [From ...]a, son of Bel-ušallim.

SAA 08 399. Occultation of Virgo(?) (RMA 245) [planetary]

SAA 08 447. The Moon Will not Make an Eclipse (RMA 052) [eclipses]

SAA 08 454. Mercury Sighted in Pleiades (RMA 218) [planetary]

SAA 08 469. Eclipse of the Moon, Occultation of Jupiter (RMA 235A) [eclipses]

SAA 08 502. Planetary Omens, Prediction of Eclipses (RMA 272) [eclipses]

SAA 08 536. Last Visibility of Venus in Pleiades (RMA 205A) [planetary]

SAA 10 001. Enthroning a Substitute King (ABL 0332) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 002. The Substitute King Reveals a Conspiracy (ABL 0223) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 004. Substitute King Ascends Throne in Akkad (CT 53 206) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 005. Auspicious Days for Treaty Ceremonies (ABL 0384) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 006. Convening Scribes for Treaty Ceremonies (ABL 0386) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 007. Scholars to Enter the Treaty (ABL 0033) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 008. Omens from Retrograding Planets (ABL 0519) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 009. A Royal Funeral (ABL 0670) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 010. Earthquake in Nineveh (ABL 0034) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 011. Transferring Evil Omens to a Substitute (CT 53 593) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 012. Enthroning a Substitute King (ABL 0676) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 013. Royal Statues for Harran (ABL 0036) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 014. The Cella of Nusku (ABL 0673) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 015. Any Curses Written There? (ABL 0031) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 016. Blessings to the Queen Mother (ABL 0677) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 017. The Queen Mother’s Curse (CT 53 084) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 018. Display Ceremonies in Arbela (ABL 0035) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 019. Dates of the Festival of Tammuz (ABL 1097) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 022. (no title) (ABL 0675) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 023. Refuting a Sighting of Mercury (ABL 0037) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 024. An Incident During Bel’s Return to Babylon (ABL 0032) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 025. Taking Countermeasures after a Solar Eclipse (ABL 0674) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 026. If the Eclipse Takes Place, What Does it Mean? (ABL 0038) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 028. (no title) (ABL 0041) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 029. Absolving the King (CT 53 155) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 030. Praising the King’s Rhetoric (ABL 1277) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 031. Worshipping Venus (ABL 1145) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 032. (no title) (ABL 0672) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 033. A Mongoose Under the King’s Chariot (ABL 0385) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 034. (no title) (ABL 0039) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 035. (no title) (ABL 0040) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 036. (no title) (CT 53 477) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 037. (no title) (CT 53 177) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 038. Do Not Go Out Tomorrow (CT 53 943) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 039. Welcoming the King Back (ABL 0604+) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 040. Precious Stones (ABL 0689) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 041. Fashioning the Crown of Nabu (ABL 0404) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 042. The King is Scared by Lightning (ABL 0074) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 043. The King Must Give up Fasting (ABL 0078) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 045. No Portents to Report (ABL 0687) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 046. Watch for a Solar Eclipse (ABL 0351) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 047. Conjunctions of Mars and Saturn (ABL 0079) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 048. Can the Crown Prince Come While Mars is Bright? (ABL 0356) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 049. Can the Crown Prince [Come]? (ABL 0690) [from astrologers]