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References
- 1 2 Rhys, John (2020-09-28). Celtic Folklore Welsh and Manx. Library of Alexandria. ISBN 978-1-61310-218-3.
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, Hobgoblins, Brownies, Boogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures, "Llamhigyn Y Dwr", p270. ISBN 0-394-73467-X
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