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* auspices:  In ancient Rome, an auspice was a sign from the gods, as interpreted by an augur. A typical augury would read patterns of birds in the sky or interpret eating patterns of chickens.
  
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auspice Auspice] - A type of omen. In ancient Rome, an auspice was a sign from the gods, as interpreted by an augur. An augur would perform a ceremony (known as "taking the auspices") and would read patterns of birds in the sky. Depending upon the birds, the auspices from the gods could be favorable or unfavorable (auspicious or inauspicious).
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Latest revision as of 11:52, 31 July 2012

  • auspices: In ancient Rome, an auspice was a sign from the gods, as interpreted by an augur. A typical augury would read patterns of birds in the sky or interpret eating patterns of chickens.