Guest guest Posted September 14, 2002 Report Share Posted September 14, 2002 > I find it interesting that the Western seven days > are derived from > the Norse/Asatru traditions. Wednesday being God > Woden's day, > Thursday - God Thor's, Tuesday - God Tyr's, and > Friday - Goddess > Freya's day. This is not true. The Hebrews originated the seven-day week many centuries before the Norse even existed. The names used in English are of Norse derivation, but the 7-day system is far older. Sister Usha ===== Sister Usha Devi Founder, Divinely Female and worshipper of the Sacred Flame that shines inside every woman News - Today's headlines http://news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2002 Report Share Posted September 14, 2002 and I think Indians used it even earlier than hebrews Sister Usha Devi wrote:> I find it interesting that the Western seven days > are derived from > the Norse/Asatru traditions. Wednesday being God > Woden's day, > Thursday - God Thor's, Tuesday - God Tyr's, and > Friday - Goddess > Freya's day. This is not true. The Hebrews originated the seven-day week many centuries before the Norse even existed. The names used in English are of Norse derivation, but the 7-day system is far older. Sister Usha ===== Sister Usha Devi Founder, Divinely Female and worshipper of the Sacred Flame that shines inside every woman News - Today's headlines http://news. shakti_sadhnaa News - Today's headlines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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