Anglo-Saxon Prognostics in Context: a Survey and Handlist of Manuscripts
Title:
Anglo-Saxon Prognostics in Context: a Survey and Handlist of Manuscripts
Author:
Liuzza, R. M.
Notes:
CCCC MS 391 On Anglo-Saxon prognostics; these texts are omitted from Hughes’ edition; siglum W; Winchester-derived but from Worcester; prognostics on sunshine, thunder, weekday of birth, moonday of birth; moonday of falling ill, three marvellous days, three unlucky bloodletting days, moonday of dream, pp. 181, 206, 208, 210, 213-14
CCCC MS 422 On Anglo-Saxon prognostics; New Minster MS; siglum D; twelfth-century mass of St Helen added on p. 49; the prognostic texts are on moon-days for blood-letting, and the three critical days, pp. 198, 210, 213, 214-5