In ancient times the peoples of Central Asia and China considered natural phenomena a reaction of the Heaven to their deeds. The article introduces the unique Manchu manuscript from the Gest Library, Princeton University, which deals with the interpretation of celestial signs. Since the manuscript is written entirely in Manchu, similar Chinese texts on solar and lunar omens are presented as well.
The 5th International Conference “Cultural Heritage of the Mongols: Manuscript and Archival Collections” will be held at the IOM RAS on April 19-21, 2021.
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