But the Greeks, even in the regard which they paid to Auguries and oracles, were influenced, for the most part, by their lively imagination; while the Romans, from the earliest to the latest eras of their history, in all their relations to the supernatural world, adhered to a scrupulous and unimaginative ceremonialism.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
Although this happy season meant little to me as a holiday of gift-giving and feasting, it came with Auguries for success in the thing my heart most dearly desired, and compared to which earth had nothing more alluring to give.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Even the boldest veterans were dismayed at this accumulation of hostile Auguries.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
G. A. Henty