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There were eight days, including a market day.

There were eight days, including a market day.

and so on an do fourth :)

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How many days a week at most could combat take place during the middle ages?

Combat could take place for up to four days a week.


Which calendar does the western world use today?

The western world (as well as most of the rest of the world) uses the Gregorian calendar. The calendar is of Christian and Roman pagan origins. The months and days of the week are named after Roman pagan gods and goddesses, and the calendar's epoch date (starting point) is 1 AD, the year Jesus Christ is estimated to have been born. The calendar has 365 days.


Where did the name of Thursday come from?

The name "Thursday" is derived from Old English "Þūnresdæg," which translates to "Thor's day." It is named after Thor, the Norse god of thunder, paralleling the Latin name for the day, "dies Iovis," which honors Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Thor. This connection reflects the influence of both Norse and Roman mythology on the naming of the days of the week.


How did the days of the week come aboutget their names?

The days of the week are named after celestial bodies and gods from various mythologies. In English, the names derive from Old English and are influenced by Latin and Norse mythology: Sunday is named after the Sun, Monday for the Moon, and the remaining days are named after Norse gods corresponding to Roman ones—Tuesday for Tiw (Mars), Wednesday for Woden (Mercury), Thursday for Thor (Jupiter), Friday for Frigg (Venus), and Saturday for Saturn. This naming convention reflects a mix of ancient astrological beliefs and cultural exchanges.


Origin of days of the week?

The days of the week are named after the seven planets of classical astronomy. However, their order in the calendar differs depending on the society or tradition. Link of Wikipedia entry can be found below.