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Montag

Reference to the moon and moon cycle with its 12 phases. Hence: „Monat“ = „month“.

Each one of these phases is subdivided into four parts, each one starting with a „Montag“

First mentioned in 11 th century as „manotag“.

Dienstag

In written language in this form since 17th century only.

Believed to be related to German god of the sky and of war, Tiwaz (or Pingsaz)

(Variables are Zyr, Zis, T´yr). Original name was tiwas-dagaz.

Mittwoch

pragmatic name for mid-week originally named after god Wotan (Odin),

hence English Wednesday, schwed. onsdag Middle of work week (Monday –Friday)

Donnerstag

refers to German weather god Donar / Thor, replacing Roman god Iupiter.

Freitag

named after goddess Freya (or Fria, Frigg), wife of Wotan (Odin)

reminds of Roman goddess Venus goddess of love and war

Samstag / Sonnabend

1. Samstag from Jewish Sabbath

2. Sonnabend In Northern Germany and Central

eastern Germany „Sunday eve“ first mentioned as sunnunaband (9th

century)

Sonntag

reference to the „sun“

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hMontag Monday Måndag lundi lunedì lunes manadagr dies lunae

Dienstag Tuesday Tisdag mardi martedì martes tysdagr dies martis

Mittwoch Wednesday Onsdag mercredi mercoledì miércoles odinsdagr dies mercurii

Donnerstag Thursday Torsdag jeudi giovedì jueves thorsdagr dies jovi

Freitag Friday Fredag vendredi venerdì viernes frjadagr dies veneris

Samstag/ Sonnabend

Saturday Lördag samedi sabato sábado laugadagr dies saturni

Sonntag Sunday Söndag dimanche domenica domingo sunnudagr dies soli

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