Thursday, November 17, 2011

Where did Monday come from?

"Why is Tuesday called Tuesday, and what does it have to do with a one-handed Norse god? Click through this slideshow to find out how something called Frīgedæg eventually became our Friday." This slideshow on the Beaumont Enterprise website shows the pre-Christian origins of the days of the week, showing the influence the Northern European traditions have had on modern culture. It may be viewed here.

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