[50] I. e., of course, the head resembles that of a bull. See below p. 23 sq. and 27 sq.
[51] I. e., with a normal head.
[52] A variant reads, “the city will acquire sovereignty”.
[53] Cun. Texts XXVII Pl. 37-38 of which again Pl. 36 is an extract.
[54] The term used throughout is isbu for which see above p. 13.
[55] The unusual number of alternative interpretations—though all unfavorable—points to the compilation of the text from various sources in which the sign was again entered with a different interpretation in each. These varying interpretations are here united; and no doubt the priests felt that there was safety in numbers. One of the seven prognosticated events was quite certain to happen—at some time. The chief point was that the sign was unfavorable.
[56] I. e., the stall of the owner of the mother lamb.
[57] As above, an unofficial and an official interpretation.
[58] I. e., displaced.
[59] I. e., of Babylonia or Assyria.