The Names of the Days of the Week
Which day of the week is named after the Roman god of war?
- Tuesday is named after the Roman god of war, Mars. In Latin, "Dies Martis" means "Day of Mars."
Which day of the week is named after the goddess of love and fertility?
- Friday is named after the goddess of love and fertility, Venus. In Latin, "Dies Veneris" means "Day of Venus."
Which day of the week is named after the sun?
- Sunday is named after the sun. In Latin, "Dies Solis" means "Day of the Sun."
Which day of the week is named after the moon?
- Monday is named after the moon. In Latin, "Dies Lunae" means "Day of the Moon."
Which day of the week is named after the god of thunder?
- Wednesday is named after the god of thunder, Woden or Odin. In Latin, "Dies Mercurii" means "Day of Mercury," but it is also associated with Woden/Odin.
Which day of the week is named after the god of agriculture?
- Thursday is named after the god of agriculture, Thor. In Latin, "Dies Iovis" means "Day of Jupiter," but it is also associated with Thor.
Which day of the week is named after the planet which was considered the brightest and most beautiful?
- Friday is named after the planet Venus, which was considered the brightest and most beautiful planet in the sky.
Which day of the week is named after the god of the sea?
- Wednesday is associated with the god of the sea, Neptune. In Latin, "Dies Mercurii" means "Day of Mercury," but it is also associated with Neptune.
Which day of the week is named after the goddess of the hunt?
- Tuesday is associated with the goddess of the hunt, Diana. In Latin, "Dies Martis" means "Day of Mars," but it is also associated with that goddess.
Which day of the week is named after the god of wine and celebration?
- Monday is associated with the god of wine and celebration, Bacchus. In Latin, "Dies Lunae" means "Day of the Moon," but it is also associated with Bacchus.
