Esus
By Jimmy Joe
Esus’ name means “Lord” or “Master”. Esus was the husband of Rosmerta.
Esus was identified with the Roman god Mercury (Hermes).
Stone carving from the Ara Nautae,
found under Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris
Musée du Moyen Age, Cluny (Paris)
The Roman poet Lucan mentioned (in the Pharsalia, Book I) Esus along with two other gods - Taranis and Teutates. Blood sacrifices were made to all three gods among the Ligurian and Treveri tribes. Esus was the god associated with blood-sacrifice and hanging.
For some reason, he was depicted with three birds and a bull.
