that in fact had not appeared
* tempestas – choosing the time of the observation at one's will
* renuntiatio – making a distinction between observation and formulation
* vitia – resorting to acknowledging the presence of mistakes
* repeating the whole procedure.

Attus Navius

Contrary to other divinatory practices present in Rome (e.g. haruspicina, consultation of the libri Sibyllini) Roman augury appears to be autochthonous

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