Weekdays

 

Monday-  not really named for a god but instead the moon which was worship on many religions

 

Tuesday- Named for the Saxon god Tiw. 

 

Wednesday-  Named for the Saxon god Woden.  He was the king of their god’s

 

Thursday-  Named for the Saxon god Thor.  He was the god of thunder.

 

Friday-  Named for the Saxon goddess Frigg.  She was wife to Woden.

 

Saturday- Named for the Saxon god Satrene.  Is he related to Saturn?

 

Sunday-  Named simply for the sun.  It was also worship in many cultures.

 

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