John the Lydian, On Omens

if it thunders, a generation of locusts and field mice, and danger to the king, and there will be an abundance of grain. 17. if it thunders, it indicates abundant pasture for the cattle. 18. if it thunders, it indicates war and sorrows for the more refined people. 19. if it thunders, good fortunes for women. 20. if it thunders, it indicates a famine, but not for long. 21. if it thunders, the mice will be destroyed, and there will be an abundance not only of grain but also of pasture, and a multitude of fish. 22. if it thunders, it indicates a good year. 23. if it thunders, a noxious wind will blow. 24. if it thunders, a fortress useful to the state will fall to the enemy. 25. if it thunders, there will be a perilous war; and a noxious wind will blow. 26. if it thunders, it indicates a civil war and the fall of many; and there will be pestilential rains. 27. if it thunders, it threatens the same things. 28. if it thunders, many of the senate will perish from despair. 29. if it thunders, the worse off will fare better, but the coming autumn fruits will be destroyed. 30. if it thunders, people will live more beloved by God; and consequently the evils will be moderate. 33t DECEMBER 1. If it thunders, it indicates a good year with concord. 2. if it thunders, an abundance of fish and of fruits especially. 3. if it thunders, people will consume the livestock because of a lack of fish. 4. if it thunders, the winter will be severe, but there will be abundance nonetheless. 5. if it thunders, it threatens scurvy-like diseases. 6. if it thunders, people will have auspicious dreams, which will have a bad end. 7. if it thunders, it indicates the same thing for all. 8. if it thunders, the south wind will prevail; from which there will be an abundance of fruits, but a destruction of livestock. 9. if it thunders, there will be the fall of a famous man. 10. if it thunders, it threatens destruction for people from diseases, but the fish will increase. 11. if it thunders, the summer solstice will be scorching, and abundance will be imported. 12. if it thunders, it threatens diseases from dysentery. 13. if it thunders, it threatens abundance, but also diseases. 14. if it thunders, it indicates at the same time a civil war and abundance. 15. if it thunders, many will go to war, but few will return. 16. if it thunders, novel affairs in the state. 17. if it thunders, it threatens that small locusts will be born, but abundance nonetheless. 18. if it thunders, there will be a severe war. 19. if it thunders, it threatens an intensification of the war. 20. if it thunders, it foretells a lack of necessities. 21. if it thunders, it threatens that a hot and disease-causing wind will flow. 22. if it thunders, the summer will be scorching and fruitful. 23. if it thunders, it indicates a disease for people, but not a dangerous one. 24. if it thunders, it threatens civil wars for the city and destruction for the beasts of the forest. 25. if it thunders, a movement of an expedition to war, but it will be successful. 26. if it thunders, it threatens diseases for the servants. 27. if it thunders, the king will benefit many. 28. if it thunders, a generation of locusts. 29. if it thunders, it indicates a healthy leanness for bodies. 30. if it thunders, it indicates a rebellion against the kingdom and consequently a war. 34t JANUARY 1. If it thunders, a light wind will flow, but it will be harmless. 2. if it thunders, there will be an unexpected war. 3. if it thunders, it signifies defeat after victory for those at war; but there will be abundance. 4. if it thunders, the people will be of one mind for peace. 5. if it thunders, it signifies health for the cattle. 6. if it thunders, it threatens a coughing sickness, but indicates an abundance of fish and fruits. 7. if it thunders, there will be a slave revolt and frequent disease. 8. if it thunders, the ruler of the state will be in danger from the people. 9. if it thunders, the king of the east will be in danger. 10. if it thunders, a violent movement of wind and of grain indeed

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