Henri Lizeray - Aesus - 1902

Henri Lizeray. Aesus. Paris, Vigot frères, 1902, 44 pp., 43 pp., 42 pp., 56 pp.

4 volumes in-12 (185x120 mm), softcover. Stains on the covers and spines, binding of volume I fragile. Interior fresh, without foxing.

Original edition; complete in 4 volumes

A work that explores the origins and symbolism of Aesus, a god of Celtic mythology, often associated with healing and prosperity. Lizeray analyzes ancient sources, inscriptions and popular traditions to reconstruct the role and depiction of this deity in Gaulish religion.

The author blends historical approach with comparative reflections on Celtic cults, highlighting the ritual, symbolic and social aspects linked to Aesus. He also examines the survivals of these beliefs in folklore and local customs, showing how ancient religious practices may have influenced later traditions.