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We all know the names of the days of the week. We use these names every single day. Many may not be aware of how the days of the week got their names. What really do these names symbolize? We need to take a closer look.

Sunday: It seems obvious enough. It is named after the sun. It is recognized as the sun’s day. What many may not be aware of is that “the sun” is an old Norse goddess. In Norse Mythology the Sun traveled quickly across the sky because she was constantly being pursued by the frightful wolf named Skoll.

Monday: Monday is naturally the day of the moon. In **Norse Mythology** the Moon is the brother of the Sun. His fate is not unlike that of his sister. He is constantly chased by the frightful wolf named Hati.

Tuesday: This week day is named after the god Tyr. In Norse Mythology he was one of the most courageous gods. He was the only god who had the courage to feed. The Fenrir wolf bit off his hand when Tyr tied the wolf to a leash.

Wednesday is actually named after the Norse god called Odin. He was known as Wodan and later as Odin in the North. He was the chief god in **Norse Mythology**. He only had one eye because he exchanged an eye for wisdom.

Thursday is named after the Norse god called Thor. He was the god of thunder.

Friday is named after the goddess queen named Frigg in **Norse Mythology**. In old English the day was called “Frigedaeg”. Her name means “the one who is loved”.

Saturday is the only day of the week that is not named after a god or goddess in North Mythology. Saturday is named after Saturn who was a Roman god. Saturn was the son of Gaia and Uranus. He was a major god and his day has been secured.