Saturday: Day of Saturn, the Roman God Saturn. (Saturn's Day)
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This day is named after the Norse god Tyr, or Thor, who was synonymous with the Roman god Mars, god of war.
The days of the week were named after gods from Norse mythology. For example, Thursday was originally "Thor's day", named after the god Thor.
It was named after the Norse god Tyr, Tiwesdæg, meaning, Tyr's day. He was associated with single combat and pledges. Tuesday in Latin, is Dies Martis. Meaning, day of Mars, the Roman war god.
The Romans called Sunday dies solis - after the sun-god Sol
Thursday was named for Thor (Thor's day), who was the Norse god of the sky, thunder, and weather.