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Hesus

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Gallic and German mythology, was the god of war. His image had the form of a dog. The firstprisoner of war was sacrificed to him. If a forest was to be dedicated, the sturdiest oak-tree was selected, and the name Hesus was cut into it.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Hesus'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​h/hesus.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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