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Zeus is Greek god of the heavens and the supreme Greek god.The right hand man of the supreme God Odin, in Norse mythology, is Thor. Hew was known as the Thunder god, and was responsible for the great thunder and lighting which he created with his mighty hammer. In addition to the atmospherical creations, he also was the god of war and destruction; things that the Anglo Saxons held as grand reasons to live and breathe. Thor's feast day was called aptly: Thor's day. The Anglo-Saxon tongue quickly changed this to Thur's day or Thursday. Thus our name for the day named Thursday. Therefore, when people would pass each other they would say: Happy Thor's day or may the day be blessed by Thor for you and I. That means, if you tell someone happy Thursday, you are actually evoking the God of War and thunder to bless the person you spoke to. Isn't that against certain religious beliefs? Is it ok to keep the day named this? Happy Thur's Day!
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What is the roman god for Thursday?
Thursday in Latin is 'dies Iovis.' So, the Thursday god is Jupiter.
What Roman god is Thursday named after?
Thursday is actually not named after a Roman god- 'Thursday' is named after Thor, the god of thunder from Norse mythology.
What is the origin of Thursday?
Thursday is the modern English version of the old English Þunresdæg meaning Day of Thor, Thors day becoming known as Thursday.
What is the greek god for Thursday?
Thursday is not named for any Greek god, but the Norse god Thor.
What does Thursday mean in mythology?
The etymology of the word "Thursday" can be connected to the Norse mythology. The Norse god of thunder and lightning, Thor, gives its name to the day. Thursday literally means "Thor's day".
Why was Thursday island called Thursday?
Because it was discoverd on a thursday
What is the Monday called in holy week?
Roman Catholic AnswerIt is known as Holy Thursday, or Maundy Thursday.
What is the name of the Thursday before Easter?
Thursday before Easter is known as Maundy Thursday in the Christian calendar.In some churches, it is also known as Holy Thursday. It is recognised as the day when Jesus administered the Eucharist to his apostles and washed their feet.
Why Thursday is called Thursday?
The names for days of the week derive from many languages and cultures. See Related Links.
Wall Street Crash of 1929 was called black?
thursday
What is the meaning of Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are called the weekdays. They are the days on which it is customary to work.
What type of cloud did was on Thursday?
on thursday there was a cumulus cloud . this cloud are also called fair weather cloud this clouds have very flat bases
Holy Thursday good Friday and the Easter vigil is called what?
The Easter Triddum.
What is called after the god thor?
In Swedish Thor is Tor and and our Thursday is named after him, Torsdag.
What is another name for holy Thursday?
Other names for Holy Thursday are: Maundy Thursday Clean Thursday, Great Thursday, Green Thursday,Holy and Great Thursday, Red Thursday, Sharp Thursday, Sheer Thursday, Shrift Thursday, Thursday of the Mystical Supper.
What do Christians call the Friday before Easter?
The Friday before Easter is called "Good Friday" and commemorates the death of Jesus Christ. Other days of the week before Easter are called "Holy (whatever)", with the exception of Thursday, which is called either Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday depending on local custom. The Sunday before Easter is Palm Sunday.
Why is Thursday named Thursday?
Thursday is named Thursday because of Thor. In Danish (and probably Norwegian and Swedish, too) Thursday is torsdag. Thursday/torsdag is a tribute to Thor. Thor's Day --> Thursday.
