In this way, twenty-one omens derived from as many varieties of strange formations in the legs of colts are enumerated. As in the case of lambkins, so for colts, the appearance of twins is endowed with a special significance.
If a mare gives birth to twins, male and female, and each has only one eye, the enemy triumphs and devastates Babylonia.
If the male or female colt has a mane like a lion, the country will be reduced.
If the male or female colt has a dog's hoof, the country will be reduced.
If the male or female colt has a lion's claw, the country will be enlarged.
If the male or female colt has a dog's head, the woman's[657] life will be bad. The country will be reduced.
If the male or female colt has a lion's head, the ruler will be strong.
If both colts, the male and female, resemble lions, the ruler over his enemies prevails (?).
If both colts, male and female, resemble dogs, the ruler over his enemy's country prevails (?).
If either a male or female colt is born resembling a lion, the king will be strong.