Days of the Week and Months Origins

The video explains the origins of the days of the week and the months of the year, tracing their roots to Old English, Norse mythology, and Roman gods. It details how each day and month got its name, including the influence of Roman and Norse deities. The video also covers the Roman calendar's evolution, the addition of January and February, and the significance of birthstones and flowers for each month. It concludes with a note dismissing astrology.

What is the origin of the name 'Monday'?

• Named after the Moon

• Named after Mars

• Named after Mercury

• Named after Venus

Which Norse god is Tuesday named after?

• Odin

• Thor

• Tyr

• Loki

Wednesday is named after which Germanic god?

• Baldur

• Freya

• Woden

• Thor

Thursday is dedicated to which Norse god?

• Frey

• Thor

• Odin

• Loki

Which goddess is Friday associated with?

• Frigg

• Demeter

• Hera

• Athena

Saturday is named after which Roman god?

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Mars

What is the origin of the name 'Sunday'?

• Named after the Sun

• Named after the Stars

• Named after the Moon

• Named after the Earth

How many months did the original Roman calendar have?

• 14

• 10

• 8

• 12

January is named after which Roman god?

• Mars

• Janus

• Neptune

• Jupiter

What festival is February named after?

• Saturnalia

• Lupercalia

• Februa

• Bacchanalia