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The Tiger King

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What predictions did the astrologers make at the birth of the Tiger King?

Solution

The astrologers predicted that the newly-born prince will grow up to become the hero of the heroes, brave of the bravest and a great warrior. He also predicted that the baby was born in the hour of the bull. The bull and the tiger were enemies. Therefore, he would die because of the tiger.

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