The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1859-03-25
Names of Days-Their Origin.


The idols which our Saxton ancestors
worshipped, and from which the days OF
the week derive their names, were curl
rous, and were the principal objects
Of their Alteration.
TIE Liol Of tie SUn.-The idol, which
represented the glorious lumlnary ol the
day, was the chief object OF their worship.
1t is described as a bust Of man, set upon
pillar, holding, with outstretched arms,
n burning wheel over his breast. The
first dav Of the week was especially dedi.
Gated to its alteration, which they termed
the Suns Daeyy hence is derived The
word Sunday.
Tie Idol ofMe Noon.--The next was
the Idol of the Moon, which they wor-
SHIPPED on the second day OF the week,
called by them Moons Ddsyj and since
by us, Monday.
The form Of this idol is intended to rep
resent woman, habited in short coal
and hood, and two long eals. The moon
which she holds in her hand designaIes
the quality.
Tie H0l of Taisco.-Tusco was at frs
deifed as the father and ruler OF the Teu
tonic race, but in course of time he was
worshiped as the sun Of earth. From
| this came Tie Saxton words IaiSco's Duey
which we called Tuesday.
He is represented standing on pcdes
tai, as an old, venerable sage, clothed II
the skin of an animal, and holding scep
tire in the right hand.
Tile Idol Of Woden or Odin.-Woder
or Odin, was the supreme divinity of the
Northern nations. This hero is supposed
to have emgrated from the East, but from
what country, or what time, is not known.
His exploits form the greater part OF the
NEUROLOGICAL creed of the Northern ma
tons, and his achievements are magnificent
beyond all credibility. The name o.
fourth day of the week, called by the
Saxons Woden'S Daey, and by US We'd
nesday is derived from this parsonage.
Wooded is represented in bold ant
martial attitude, clad in armor, with
broad sword uplifted in its right hand.
Tile Glol of IHor.-Thoi, the eldest anc
bravest Of the sons of Wooden and Frlga
was, after his parents, considered as the
greatest god among the Saxons and Danes
TO him the fifth day of the week, called
by them zHor's Daey, and by us Thurs
day, was consecrated.
Thor is represented as sitting on 9
throne, with crown of gold on his head
adorned with circle in 'front.' whereiI
were set twelve bright FURNISHED golc
stars, and with regal sceptre in his rlgh
hand.
Tile IDOL Of Friga, or Fea.-Friga o
Frea, was the wife of Wooden, or Odn
and next to him the most revered divinity
among the heather nations. In the mos
ancient times, Friga, or Frea, was TIT
same with the goddess Herthat or Earth
To her the sixth day Of the week was con
secratcd, which by the Sanon was writer
Friga's Daeg, corresponding with ou
Friday.
Friga is represented with a draw
sword in her right hand, and bow ii
her left.
Tile IDOL Seater.--The Idol Scatter i
represented on pedestal, whereon j
placed perch, on the sharp prickled bacI
OF which he stood. His head was uncov
cred, his visage lean. In his left hanC
he held up wheel, and in his right hant
was pail Of water, wherein were flower
and fruits, and his dress consisted OF
long coat, girded with linen.
The appela,ion given to the day of hi
celebration is stll retained. The Saxon
named it Seater's Daey, which we ca
Saturday.