The Nevada journal., 1859-01-21
Names of DayS-Their Origin.


The idols which our Saxon ancestors
worshipped, and from which the days
of the week derive their names, were
varions; and were the principal objects
Of their adoption,
THE IDOL OF THE SuN.-This idol.
which represented the glorious lumina-
ry of the day, was the chief object of
their worship. 1t is described like the
bust of man, set upon pillar, holding,
with out stretched arms, burning wheel
before his breast, The first day of the
week was especially dedicated to its ad-
oration, which they termed the Suns
Daeg; hence is derived the word Sunday.
The IDoL OF THE MooN-The next
was the idol of the moon, worshipped on
the second day of the week, called br
them Moons Daeg; and since by us,
Monday. The form of this idol is in
tended to represent woman habited in
short coat, and hood. and two long
ears. The Moon which she holds i'll
her hand represents the quality.
The IDOL OF TUlsco.-Tuisco was
first dcifed as the father andruler of the
TeutonIc race, but in course of time he
was worshipped as the son of earth.
From this came the Saxon words, TVS
los Daeg, which we call Teusday, He
is represented as standing on a pedestal,
as an old venerable sage, clothed in the
skin of an animal, holding a scepter in
his right hand.
The IDOL WoDEN, OR ODlN.-Woden
or OGin was the supreme divinity of the
northern nations, This hero is supposed
to have enigrated from the east. but
from what country, or at what time is
not known, His exploits form the great
est par: of the NEUROLOGICAL creed of the
northern nations, and his achievements
are magnificent beyond all credibilily.
The name of the fourth day of the week
called by the Saxons Woden's Daeg,
and by us Wednesday, is derived from
this parsonage. Wooden is represented
in martial attitude, with a broad
sword, uplifted, in right hand.
The IDOL THoR.-Thcr. the eldest
and bravest of the sous of Wooden and
Friga, was after his parents considered
the creates. among the Saxons and
Danes. TO him the fifth day of the
week called by them 7Hor's Daeg, and
by us Thursday was sconseerated. Thor
is represented as sitting upon throne,
with crown of gold upon his head,
adorned with circle in front wherein
were set twelve bright FURNISHED gold
stars, and with regal sccpter in his
right hand.
THE IDOL FRiGA, OR FREA-Friga,
or Frea, was the wife of Wodin, or
Odin; and next to him the most revered
divinity among the heather Saxons,
Danes, and northern nations. In the
most ancient times Friga, or Frca, was
the same with the Goddess Hertha or
earth. To her the sixth day of the
week was consecrated, which, by the
Saxons was written Friga's Daeg, cor
responding with our Friday. Friga was
represented with drawn sword in her
right hand, and a bow in her left.
The IDOL SEATER,-Thc idol Seat,
er is represented on pedestal, whereon
is placed a perch, on the sharp prickled
back of which he stood. His head was
uncovered, and his visage lean. In his
left hand he held up wheel, and in his
right hand was pail of water, wherein
the flowers and fruits; and his dress con-
sisted of a long coat, girded with linen.
The appelation given to the day of his
celebration, is still retained. The Sax
ons named it Seater's Daeg, which wo
call Saturday