When is odins day

Read more about some of the mythological creatures from sagas and stories in the Norse mythology. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies.

I approve Read more. Search: Search. Odin — the one-eyed All-Father Odin has many names and is the god of both war and death. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by e-mail.

Skadi — the giantess who married the sea god. Heimdall — the father of mankind. Freyja predicted the future. Balder — loved by everyone. Frigg — the goddess of marriage. Thor — a temperamental thunder-god. Explore the History The worlds and beings of Norse mythology.

Explore the History The mythological world of the Vikings. Saturday, or Saeterndaeg, refers to Saturn, the ancient Roman god of agriculture, fun, and feasting. Skip to main content. You are here Advice » Question of the Day. Share: Question: Where did the names of the days of the week come from?

Sign up for our email newsletter by entering your email address. Frigg is his wife, and she knows all the fates of men, though she speaks no prophecy. Odin is called All father because he is father of all the gods. He is also called father of the Slain, because all those that fall in battle are the sons of his adopt on, for them he appoints Valhal. Thor is reminiscent of Jupiter, as they both deal with lightning and thunder.

So this day of the week became Thursday. Thor is in Nordic mythology Sif's husband and was the god of thunder. Thor controlled the weather, and fought the enemies of civilization, who at that time were giants and trolls. He is associated with strength, aggression and reliability. Thor is strongest of all the gods and men. Thor has two he-goats, that are called Tooth-Gnasher and Tooth-Gritter, and a chariot draen by the he-goats. Venus is the goddess of love, and so is Frigg and maybe also Freya, as they may have originally been the same goddess.

Frigg is Odin's wife in Norse mythology. She was perceived as the goddess of marriage. She was also a protector and helper in traditional women's work, such as weaving, sewing and cooking. Frigg has a farmstead called Fensalir, and it is most glorious.

So you can translate the Nordic word for Saturday into 'the day of the hot water' or 'bathing dag'. In Latin the day was named after Saturn Saturni , and we can recognize it in the English language; Saturday. This website uses cookies.