《Tetrabiblos》The Periodical Divisions Of TimeClaudius Ptolemy（Ashmand 英譯 1822）
Hence, the first age of infancy, which endures for four years, agreeing in number with the quadrennial period of the Moon, is consequently adapted to her; being in its nature moist and incompact, presenting rapidity of growth, being nourished by moist things, and possessing a highly variable habit.
段落 tetra-4-theperiodi-7public-domain (Ashmand 1822)
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