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The dissemination of divination in roman republican times

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An owl was seen on the Capitol Roma<br />

Ra<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong> stones for three days Arpis<br />

Swarm <strong>of</strong> locust from Africa brought plague*<br />

* Rasmussen counts this as 2 prodigies. It is most likely not a prodigy. MacBa<strong>in</strong> th<strong>in</strong>ks that<br />

Phleg.Mirab.10 is an expiation which took place <strong>in</strong> response to this, but the source is very<br />

fragmentary and difficult to base anyth<strong>in</strong>g certa<strong>in</strong> on. <strong>The</strong> story about the swarm <strong>of</strong> locust is<br />

also found <strong>in</strong> August<strong>in</strong>e (Aug.C.D.3.31). As <strong>in</strong> the previous note on the year 126 I th<strong>in</strong>k this<br />

is a bizarre story that has attracted the attention <strong>of</strong> Obsequens. It has therefore not been<br />

<strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> the analysis.<br />

124 Obs.31<br />

Ra<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong> milk <strong>in</strong> the Graecostasis Roma<br />

A flock a dog and three shepherds killed by lightn<strong>in</strong>g Croton<br />

Calf born with two heads Satura<br />

122 Obs.32<br />

Hermaphrodite born <strong>in</strong> the Forum Vessanum*<br />

Three suns and three moons seen Gallia<br />

Calf with two heads born<br />

Owl seen on the Capitol Roma<br />

Cat<strong>in</strong>a destroyed by fire from Etna Cat<strong>in</strong>a<br />

* <strong>The</strong> location <strong>of</strong> this place is completely unknown. It is only mentioned <strong>in</strong> this passage <strong>in</strong><br />

Obsequens. A city called Vessa is known, but it is location is likewise not identified.<br />

121 Obs.33<br />

Flock <strong>of</strong> wolves destroyed stone put up by C.Gracchus<br />

Note: Rasmussen counts this one as a prodigy (Rasmussen 2003:93). This story is tied to the<br />

death <strong>of</strong> Caius Graccus and thus an omen story. It is therefore not counted here.<br />

Pl<strong>in</strong>.Nat.2.98<br />

Bow around the sun<br />

119 Obs.34<br />

8 year old hermaphrodite found on Ager Romanus<br />

118 Obs.35<br />

Head (caput) miss<strong>in</strong>g from sacrificial victim*<br />

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