ninewhitebanners: Sheep ankle bones used for fortune telling in Mongolia, especially around Naadam, a big summer festival. The exact readings vary a little, but usually outward curves facing up are lucky, inward curves are unlucky. From left to right, the four possible positions are: Camel (unlucky), Horse(luckiest), Goat(unluckiest), Sheep (lucky). The worst result is four goats. Sometimes one of each is the best, sometimes four horses. There is an online version here. Thanks meg—anne for reminding me of this.

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