The Vikings
Days of the Week
Our days of the week are named in honor of Norse gods.
Sunday: For Sol, goddess of the sun, Sun's day
Monday: for Mani, goddess of the moon, Mani's day
Tuesday: For Tyr, god of war, Tyr's day
Wednesday: For Odin, the Raven God, sometimes known as Woden, Woden's day
Thursday: For Thor, god of strength and storms, Thor's day
Friday: For Frigg, goddess of marriage, Frigg's day
Saturday: Saturday did not come from the Vikings. It came from the ancient Romans - Saturn's day.