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References
- ↑ MacKillop 2004, s.v. Esus, Hesus.
- ↑ Lafond 2006.
- Bibliography
- Lafond, Yves (2006). "Esuvii". Brill's New Pauly. doi:10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e402810.
- MacKillop, James (2004). A dictionary of Celtic mythology. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-860967-1.
