The names of the seven days of the week are based on what?

Modern takes on Mythology- Days of the Week

A simple example of Mythology in modern life are the days of the week.When the vikings invaded they had their own gods, the Norse gods.These were the main influences,however the Romans also contributed.

Monday is from the Roman 'moons day'.

Tuesday is from Nordic Tyr's day, the god of strength and war.

Wednesday is from the Nordic Woden's day, or Odin's day,the all-father and god of wisdom.

Thursday is from the Nordic Thor's day,the god of thunder,storms and strength.

Friday comes from Frey's day, the Nordic god of fertility and fruitfulness.

Saturday comes from the greco-roman Saturn's (Cronus) day,he was the god of agriculture and the father of Jupiter or Zeus.

There are also derivations for the months but I will do that later.