Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-06-30
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NAMES OF DAYs...THEIR ORIGIN.

The idols which our Saxon ancestors WOr-
shipped, and from which the days of the
week derive their names, were various and
were the principal objects of their alteration.
The Idol Of the Sun.-This idol, which rep.
resented the glorious luminary Of the day,
was the chief object of their worship. 1t is
described like the bust of man, set upon a
pillar, holding, with outstretched arms, a
burning wheel before his breast. The first
day of the week was especially dedicated to
it's alteration, which they termed the Suns
Deag hence is derived the word Sunday.
The Idol of the Mo~n.-The next was the
idol of the Moon, which they worshipped on
the second day Of the week, called BY them
Moons Deag; and since by us, Monday.
The form of this idol is intended to rep
resent a woman, habited in short coat, and
hoop, and two long ears. The moon which
she holds in her hand designates the quality.
The Idol of Tuisco.-Tuisco was at first del
fed as the father and ruler of the Teutonic
race, but in course of time he was worship.
ped as the sun of the earth. From this came
the Saxon words, Tuizco's Dsag, which we
call Tuesday.
He is represented standing on pedestal,
rs an old, venerable sage, clothed in the
skin of an animal, and holding a sceptre in
the right hand.
The Idol JKoden, or Odin.-Woden, or
Odin, was one of the supreme divinity of the
northern nations. This hero is supposed to
have emigrated from the east, but from
what country, or at what time, is not known
His exploits form the greatest part of the
NEUROLOGICAL creed of the northern nations
and his achievements are magnificent beyond
all credibility. The name Of the fourth day
of the week called by the Saxons, Woden Daeg
and by US Wednesday, is derived from this
parsonage.
Wooden is represented in bold and mar
tial attitude, clad IN armor, with broad
sword uplifted, in his right hand.
The Idol of Thor.-Thor, the eldest and
bravest of the sons Of Wooden and Friga, and
was, after his parents, considered as the great
est god among the Saxons and Danes. Tc
him the fifth day of the week, called by them
Mor's Daeg, and by US Thursday, was CON
secrated.
Thor is represented as sitting on a throne
with crown of gold on his head, adorned
with circle in front, wherein were set
twelve bright FURNISHED gold stars, and with
a regal sceptre in his right hand.
The Idol Frisa, or Freega.-Friga, OF
Frea, was the wife of Wooden or Ordin and
next to him the most reverend divinity among
the heather Saxons, Danes and other north
ern nations. In the most ancient times
Friga, or Frea, was the same with the god
dess Hertha or Earth. To her the sixth day
of the week was consecreted, which by the
Saxons was written Friga's Daeg, correspond
ing with our Friday.
Friga is represented with drawn SWORD
in her right hand, and bow in her left.
The Idol Seater.-The idol Scatter is rep
resented on a pedestal, whereon is placed 8
perch, Oh the sharp prickled back of which
he stood. His head was uncovered, and hi
vsage lean. In his left hand he held up 6
wheel, and in, his right hand was pail o.
water, wherein were flowers and fruits. and
his dress consisted of a long coat, girded with
linen.
Theappellation given to the day ofhis eel
ebration is still retained. The Saxons named
it Seator's Deag, which we call Saturday.