Norse Mythology: The Norse Gods and The Days of The Week
Norse Mythology: The Norse Gods and The Days of The Week
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00:03 Sunday: The Day of Sunna
Sunday Sunsday, Sunna or Sol. Sunday is named after the sun, which is personified in Norse mythology as Sunna or Sol. Sunna was believed to be chased across the sky by the wolf Skoll. She was associated with warmth, light, and life giving energy. The sun was seen as a symbol of vitality and was deeply revered by the Norse people.
00:28 Monday: The Day of Mani
Monday, Moonsday, Mani. Monday is named after the moon, which is personified in Norse mythology as Mani. Mani was believed to be chased across the sky by the wolf Hati. He was associated with the phases of the moon and the mysterious aspects of the night. The moon's waxing and waning represented cycles of change and renewal.
00:52 Tuesday: The Day of Tyr
Tuesday (Tiw's Day) Tyr. Tuesday is named after the god Tyr, known for his bravery, sense of duty, and justice. Tyr was a warrior god and a member of the Aesir. He was associated with law and order and was known for his selflessness, having sacrificed his hand to bind the wolf Fenrir. Tuesday reflects the qualities of courage and honour.
01:18 Wednesday: The Day of Odin
Wednesday (Woden's Day) Odin. Wednesday is named after Odin. The chief god of the Norse pantheon, Odin, was associated with wisdom, knowledge, magic, and poetry. He was known for his insatiable thirst for knowledge, and his quest for runes, which were seen as symbols of hidden truths and power. Wednesday carries the essence of seeking wisdom and exploring mysteries.
01:44 Thursday: The Day of Thor
Thursday (Thor's Day) Thor. Thursday is named after Thor, the thunder god and protector of gods and humans. Thor was known for his incredible strength, his mighty hammer Mjolnir, and his battles against giants and other supernatural beings. Thursday embodies qualities of strength, protection, and heroic endeavors.
02:08 Friday: The Day of Frigg
Friday (Frigg's Day) Frigg. Friday is named after Frigg, the queen of the Aesir and wife of Odin. Frigg was associated with motherhood, marriage, and domestic affairs. She was known for her wisdom and her ability to see into the future, though she kept her knowledge secret. Friday represents aspects of family, home, and nurturing.
02:31 Saturday: The Day of Saturn
Saturday (Saturn's day) Saturn. While not directly named after a Norse god, Saturday is named after the planet Saturn, which was associated with the Roman god Saturn. Saturn, in turn, was identified with the Greek god Cronus, who shared similarities with the Norse god Odin. Saturn was often associated with time, agriculture, and the cycle of life and death.
02:58 The Significance of Norse Mythology in Days of the Week
The names of the days of the week offer insights into the beliefs, values, and cosmology of the Norse people. They reflect the interconnectedness between the celestial bodies, the gods, and the rhythms of life that were central to Norse mythology and culture.
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