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times, is said to have been its material [[unclear]] the supposed magical properties were [[imparted?]] to it, is not explained; we only know that each priest was [[unclear]] of one and that all [[unclear]] were consulted with equal confidence [[unclear symbol]] held in equal honor. The larger of these chrystals was used for divining the [[results]] of war. The ceremonies on these occasions will be described under their appropriate head. The chrystal, used by civil priests were of a size smaller than the one employed in divination regarding war. The former were devoted to ascertaining whether [[unclear]] was to the apprehended either by an individual, a family, on a team. When sought for that purpose, a sacrifice was first offered. This being over, the stone was so set, either upon seven deers' skins folded, or on a post covered with fawn skin, or in some [[unclear]] of a house, as to catch the first rays of the morning sun. If the omen were favorable, a bright and unclouded blaze would appear in the stone; but if unpropitious the stone would cook blue and smoky and just as many would die as appeared lying in its right side. The chrystal was | times, is said to have been its material [[unclear]] the supposed magical properties were [[imparted?]] to it, is not explained; we only know that each priest was [[unclear]] of one and that all [[unclear]] were consulted with equal confidence [[unclear symbol]] held in equal honor. The larger of these chrystals was used for divining the [[results]] of war. The ceremonies on these occasions will be described under their appropriate head. The chrystal, used by civil priests were of a size smaller than the one employed in divination regarding war. The former were devoted to ascertaining whether [[unclear]] was to the apprehended either by an individual, a family, on a team. When sought for that purpose, a sacrifice was first offered. This being over, the stone was so set, either upon seven deers' skins folded, or on a post covered with fawn skin, or in some [[unclear]] of a house, as to catch the first rays of the morning sun. If the omen were favorable, a bright and unclouded blaze would appear in the stone; but if unpropitious the stone would cook blue and smoky and just as many would die as appeared lying in its right side. The chrystal was [[convalted?]]. | ||
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times, is said to have been its material unclear the supposed magical properties were imparted? to it, is not explained; we only know that each priest was unclear of one and that all unclear were consulted with equal confidence unclear symbol held in equal honor. The larger of these chrystals was used for divining the results of war. The ceremonies on these occasions will be described under their appropriate head. The chrystal, used by civil priests were of a size smaller than the one employed in divination regarding war. The former were devoted to ascertaining whether unclear was to the apprehended either by an individual, a family, on a team. When sought for that purpose, a sacrifice was first offered. This being over, the stone was so set, either upon seven deers' skins folded, or on a post covered with fawn skin, or in some unclear of a house, as to catch the first rays of the morning sun. If the omen were favorable, a bright and unclouded blaze would appear in the stone; but if unpropitious the stone would cook blue and smoky and just as many would die as appeared lying in its right side. The chrystal was convalted?.