Theophrastus De Signis Tempestatum
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Theophrastus

De Signis Tempestatum

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A treatise on weather signs — how to predict rain, wind, storms, and fair weather from natural indicators. Theophrastus catalogues hundreds of prognostic signs drawn from animal behaviour, atmospheric conditions, and celestial observations.

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Books

  • 1
    Book 1

    Weather signs from celestial phenomena. Theophrastus catalogues how the sun, moon, and stars can predict coming weather changes.

    ~1,560 words
  • 2
    Book 2

    Weather signs from atmospheric conditions. Theophrastus describes how clouds, mist, dew, and wind patterns indicate approaching storms or fair weather.

    ~860 words
  • 3
    Book 3

    Weather signs from animal behaviour. Theophrastus observes how birds, fish, insects, and other animals change their behaviour before storms.

    ~780 words
  • 4
    Book 4

    Seasonal weather patterns and general forecasting principles. Theophrastus synthesises his observations into practical guidelines for predicting the weather.

    ~530 words
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