Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1867-06-21
NAMES OF DAYS.

NAMES OF DAYS.
The idols which our Saxon ancestors
worshiped. and from which the days of
the week derive their names, were various,
and the principal object of their adora.
ton.
The Idol of the Sun.-The idol which
represented the glorious luminary of the
day, was the chief object of their worship.
1t is described like the bust of msn, set up.
on apillar, holding with out stretched arms
burning wheel before his breast. The
first day of tho week was especially dedi-
Gated to its alteration, which they termed
the Suns Deag hence is derived the word
Sunday.
Tile Idol Of The Moon-The next was
the idol of the moon, which they worship
cd on tho second day of the week, called
by them, Moons Deag-and since by us
Monday. The form of the idol is intended
to represent woman, habited iu a short
coat and hood, and two long ears.
The Idol Of Tuisco-Tuisco was at
first deiGed as the father and ruler of leu.
ton race, but in the course Of time he was
*orshiped as the son of earth. From this
came the Saxon words, Tuisco Deag,
which we call Tuesday. lie is represented
standing on pedestal. as an old venerable
sage, clothed in the skin Of an animal,
and holding sceptre in tho right hand.
The IDOL Of Woden, or Odin.-Woden,
or Od:n was one of the supreme divini-
ties of the northern nations. This hero is
supposed to have emigrated from the East,
but from what country or at what time is
unknown. His exploits form the greater part
of the NEUROLOGICAL creed of the northern
nations, and his achievements are maguifi.
cent beyond all credibility. The name of
the fourth day in the week called by the
Saxon Woden's Deag, and by us Wednes.
day, is, derived from this parsonage. Wo
den represented in a bold and martial at.
titude, clad in armor, with :.broadsword
uplilled in his right baud.
The Idol Thor.-Thor was the eldest
and bravest Of the sons Of Wooden and
Friga, and was, after his parents, consider.
ed the greatest god among the Saxons and
Daues. To him the fifth day of the week,
called by them Thor's Deag, and by us
Thursday, was consecrated. Thor is repre-
sented as sitting on throne with a crown
of gold on his head, adorned with a circle
in front, wherein were set twelve bright
FURNISHED gold stars, and with regal
sceptre in his right hand.
THE Idol of Friga, or Frega.-Friga,
or Frega was the wife of Wooden or Oden,
and, next TO him, the most revered divinity
among the heather Saxons, Danes, and
other northern nations. In the most an D..
cent times, Friga, or Frega, was the same
with the goddess Hortha Earth. To her
tine sixth day of the week was consecrated,
which by the Saxons was writtin Friga's
Deag. Corresponding with our Friday.
Friga is represented with drawn sword
in her right hand aud bow in her left.
The Idol Seater.-The idol Scatter 10
represented on pedestal, whereon is pla.
ced perch, on the sharp, prickled back
OF which he stood. His head was uncov.
cred, and bis vissge lean. In his left hand
was pail Of water wherein were flow ers
and fruits; and his dress consisted of a
long coat, girded with linen. Tie appel.
lation givenTto the day of his celebration
is still retained. The Saxons named it
Seater's Deag,< which ne call Saturday.
Thus the days Of our week are derived