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Origins of the Days of the Week

The calendar is a mess. It has been piecemealed together over the centuries, and the days of the week are no exception. Try to guess who (or what) each day of the week is named after.
Includes both Germanic and Roman origins.
Quiz by AlmostAGenius
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Last updated: December 15, 2022
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Day
Origin
Sunday
The Sun
Monday
The Moon
Tuesday
Tiw | Mars
Wednesday
Wodin | Mercury
Thursday
Thor | Jupiter
Friday
Frigg | Venus
Saturday
Saturn
2 Comments
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Level 61
Dec 15, 2022
Have you got Jupiter and Mercury the wrong way round?

Wednesday is Mercredi and Miercoles...

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Level 81
Dec 15, 2022
You are correct. I’m not sure how I messed that up, but thanks for letting me know.