it was the Romans who were the first to begin their days at midnight, while the ancient Babylonians began theirs at sunrise and the ancient Jews, at sunset.
- Sunday was named because it was the day sacred to the sun.
- Monday was named because it was sacred to the moon.
- Tuesday was named after Tiw, a god of war.
- Wednesday was named after Woden, the leader of the gods.
- Thursday was named after Thor, the god of thunder.
- Friday was named after Frigge, the wife of Woden.
- Saturday was named after Saturn, the god of crops and harvest.
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